History Basics - What is History? And Why is it Important?
Everyone has has heard of history and probably been taught a little. However, have you ever wondered what exactly is the aim of history and what good it does you? This class aims to answer that question.
Michelle Pedersen-Murri
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(58)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class aims to help students understand what history is and why it is important to learn about history. This class will give students a good foundation on which to continue on with their history education. This class is for everyone history beginners and history experts alike. This class will be based on student discussion and critical thinking.
Learning Goals
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
Identify what history is.
Understand what culture is and how it affects history.
Be able to understand how the average person can use history to understand the world today.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2018
4.7
58reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching middle school for two years in Idaho and Utah. I have taught world history, geography, US history, and Big History which includes anthropology, sociology, and psychology. All my classes are aligned to the Common Core and national standards.
I am a history teacher, who, of course, loves history. I love history because I love stories. I like to learn and teach about adventurous, cunning and witty people. History has all of that.
I love history because it tells us about the world that we live in. Have you ever wondered why we do certain things? Things like why did our country choose democracy over all other forms of government. Down to small things like why we call pigs "pigs"( when they are alive) and call (them pork (when they are food). All we have to do is look back into history to see to find out why. All the bits and parts of our world are embedded in our history.
I also love human beings. We as a species are interesting and beautiful. This is why I love and anthropology, which is the study of humans and culture. I’m excited to teach you about different cultures and how they fit into our human family.
I want to embolden my students to go out in the world and learn about our fellow humans. Not only their culture in present-day but also their history. I hope that my students will take this knowledge and run with it. I want them to use this knowledge to help the world be a better place by being empathetic creatures. -Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
3-10 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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