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Historical Navigators- A Biographical Review With Summer Reading
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
This class will take learners on a journey through the lives of some of the most famous navigators. To aid us on this journey, each learner will receive a discovery log to add to each week! During this 9 week class, we will be learning about a historical individual, their lives, and the lands they visited. In class, we will use visual aids, discussion, and games to learn more about each artist, while out of class, students will learn even more through additional printable lessons,...
Learners will learn more about Geography and why maps are different Learners will understand why countries of the day explored to different lands Learners will get to know some of the world's most famous explorers (including those of the poles, oceans, and space) Learners will gain perspective on how some exploration affected Native Peoples
I have been a teacher on Outschool since 2020 and I teach on 2 additional online platforms. I have a biology background, however, I studied US and World History for 3 years in college, as well as 2 years of Chinese. I have also trained in a non-credited format, for many years, with an author and speaker who specializes in teaching children character qualities. I have always enjoyed teaching. My first teaching position was in Moscow, Russia, teaching English as a second language. Since then, I’ve taught in various settings which include a cooperative, a preschool, and as a tutor in the areas of math, science, and English. I also am a homeschool mom! I have taught this class to different groups at a cooperative, for both lower and upper elementary students. I enjoy teaching a subject or principle and including different areas of study along with the original idea.
Homework Offered
Reading of the weekly book and book based project. I will also send links and printables to aid in the experience.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I generally do not "grade" or offer assessments but if parents do want something more formal, I am willing to do so with prior notice.Grades Offered
I generally do not "grade" or offer assessments but if parents do want something more formal, I am willing to do so with prior notice.
Students will need a copy of the book. It can be downloaded on a Kindle device instantly, purchased directly, or borrowed from the library. We will be making discovery journals during the first class, I will send the printable to the classroom, please have it printed. It is not hard to make but will require a stapler and glue. If you’re more comfortable doing it before the first class, that is fine... just let me know! Students will also need supplies for their projects. Depending on what they want to do, most supplies will be on hand, such as paper, cardboard, glue, crayons, scissors... and if they'd like to... they may practice writing in the style of the author of the week.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
History is full of things that can be unpleasant. During our reading we will learn things about these individuals that we might not have known, for instance... depression, racial injustice, woman's rights issues, but we will also see how people can overcame much of this, and even how those hardships brought about change. Please note that multiple perspectives will be given in class and that the class does cover material about Native Peoples and those that are today called conquerors or conquistadors. *The Who Was series is great for young readers, bringing age appropriate information to readers, however, they are not meant to be the only perspective on a person or situation. I will be including other perspectives during class. Please see the Parental Guidance section for additional information.
Christopher Columbus: A Captivating Guide to the Life of an Italian Explorer and His Voyages to the Americas and Straits: Beyond the Myth of Magellan... are just a couple books read to prepare for this class.
Hi, my name is Bettina! I have been a teacher on Outschool since 2020 and I teach on 2 additional online platforms. I have a biology background, however, I studied US and World History for 3 years in college, as well as 2 years of Chinese. I have...
Group Class
$14
weekly or $126 for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class