Heroes and Villains of History: Legends, Conquerors, and the World They Shaped

╰☆This isn’t your typical history class.☆╮

What made 𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐜 lead armies at 17? Why did the world fear 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝? And how did 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚 hold an empire in her hands?

What drove 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 to build the largest empire in history? How did 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧risk everything for freedom? Why is 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞 called the Pioneer of Radioactivity?

Dive into the daring, brilliant, and sometimes dangerous lives of history’s greatest legends—heroes who inspired and villains who shocked the world. From Spartacus’s rebellion to Catherine the Great’s rule, uncover the untold stories that changed everything.

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Weekly Breakdown:

Week of January 6: Joan of Arc: The Teenage Warrior
Week of January 13: Cleopatra: The Queen Who Captivated Rome
Week of January 20: Genghis Khan: Builder of an Empire
Week of January 27: Harriet Tubman: The Moses of Her People

Week of February 3: Blackbeard: The Scourge of the Seas
Week of February 10: Alexander the Great: The Conqueror of Worlds
Week of February 17: Attila the Hun: The Scourge of God
Week of February 24: Marie Curie: The Pioneer of Radioactivity

Week of March 3: Vlad the Impaler: The Real Dracula
Week of March 10: Leonardo da Vinci: The Renaissance Genius
Week of March 17: OFF
Week of March 24: Julius Caesar: Rome’s Great Dictator

Week of April 7: Malala Yousafzai: A Modern Hero
Week of April 14: Anne Boleyn: The Queen Who Changed England
Week of April 21: Winston Churchill: The Bulldog of Britain
Week of April 28: Catherine the Great: The Enlightened Empress

Week of May 5: Harriet Beecher Stowe: The Pen That Started a War
Week of May 12: Spartacus: The Gladiator Who Defied Rome
Week of May 19: Grace O’Malley: The Pirate Queen of Ireland
Week of May 26: Robin Hood: Legend or Rebel?

Week of June 2: Sitting Bull: The Brave Warrior of the Plains
Week of June 9: Hatshepsut: The Pharaoh Queen

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

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We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.