History Explorers (U.S. History)
U.S. History club designed to learn, discuss, and get excited about learning the events and relevant details that make up United States History from the American Revolution the Cold War.
Tamara J Stafford (T.J.)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(172)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have a worksheet to print out prior to each class.Assessment
The trivia game at the end of class will serve as a tool to gauge lesson retention.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Some of the most fascinating stories of all time come from actual events that are beyond what the imagination could concoct. The stories of the people and events that make up the past have incredible and often untold stories. It is my goal to teach students in this class the details that are often overlooked starting from the Revolutionary war and continuing to The Cold War. Each lesson will stand alone and students may join the class at any point. Every lesson will include a worksheet which students can fill out during class. The format for instruction will include a time for active note taking with slides and images, discussion, and a fun trivia game at the end of each class. It is my goal to inspire curiosity and interest in each student. I aim for students to leave class each week excited to tell others what they have learned and motivated to learn more. Objectivity is my highest priority when teaching history. Each lesson will provide information from multiple perspectives. This class is not intended to be an opinion course, and will focus only on dfafacts. Discussion among students on each week’s topic is encouraged but never required. Lesson order is as follows: Week of September 23, 2024-Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre Week of September 30, 2024-First battles of the Revolutionary War Week of October 7, 2024-Declaration of Independence Week of October 14, 2024-Battle of Long Island and Yorktown Week of October 21, 2024-George Washington Week of October 28, 2024- Benedict Arnold Week of November 4, 2024-Alexander Hamilton Week of November 11, 2024-U.S. Constitution Week of November 18, 2024- Lewis and Clark Expedition Week of November 25, 2024-Texas Revolution and The Mexican American War Week of December 2, 2024-A Divided Nation Week of December 9, 2024-Underground Railroad Week of December 16, 2024- Beginning of the Civil War Week of January 6, 2025- Civil War Leaders Week of January 13, 2025- End of Civil War Week of January 20, 2025- Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Week of January 27, 2025- Era of Reconstruction Week of February 3, 2025- Transcontinental Railroad Week of February 10, 2025- Gilded Age Week of February 17, 2025- War of the Currents Week of February 24, 2025- Turn of the Century Week of March 3, 2025- Teddy Roosevelt Week of March 10, 2025- WW1 Week of March 17, 2025- Roaring 20's Week of March 24, 2025- Great Depression Week of March 31, 2025- WW2 Pearl Harbor Week of April 7, 2025- WW2 in Europe Week of April 14, 2025- Korean War Week of April 21, 2025- Civil Rights Week of April 28, 2025- JFK Week of May 5, 2025- Vietnam War Week of May 12, 2025- Space Race
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the people and events that were active in the founding of America, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, WWI, the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and WWII.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should be advised that much of the material in this class will focus on wars throughout history, however, I do not intend on discussing any graphic details of violent elements. Additionally, sensitive language and social issues may be addressed as part of historic events. Age appropriateness is at the forefront of all of my lesson planning. This class will follow the curriculum recommendations of the state of Colorado for 5th grade students. This information can be found at: https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/2020cas-5-guide#ss
Supply List
A handout will be available to print at least 24 hrs before each lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
172reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a declared minor in Psychology. In addition to my degree, which covers all academic subjects taught at the Elementary level, I have also completed multiple courses on American history and Western Civilization. My focus on Psychology brings insight to studying individuals and events to be discussed from a historical standpoint. As a teacher, I have taught over 200 online classes, including a variety of history courses, and I am familiar with effective course formats.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 1026 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-15 learners per class
