$15
per class
History Herald: Holiday Series~ Ancient Origins & Traditions of New Years Eve
Completed by 68 learners
Ages 9-14
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(595 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-16 learners per class
45 min
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Extra! Extra! Learn All About It! In this one time course, students will explore the history of New Years celebrations around the world, learning its ancients origins and its progression to become one of the biggest firework-ed holiday of the year! Why do we celebrate New Years? Why are there fireworks? What does it represent? Why do we make New Year's Resolutions? Come join us for a cultural exploration to investigate the beginnings and traditions of New Years. People all around the world celebrate a type of New Years, bringing in a new year representing a fresh start, life, and beginnings. But where did this tradition begin? We will explore a few of the ancient civilizations like Babylon and Rome, travel through the Middle Ages, zip around to China and Scotland throughout the 1700-1800s, and land in the current time to trace the celebrations and traditions revolving around this special day. The students will leave class with a solid understanding of the origins of this ancient day and how it has been changed and adapted over time by different cultures around the world.. Class will be interactive with lots of discussion, an activity, and a presentation.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of ancient cultures, New Years, and the modern transformation of the holiday. Students will also work on group/peer collaboration and interactive communication.Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Arizona State University
Master's Degree in Education from Fayetteville State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Duquesne University
I have been challenging and elevating students for over 10 years to delve deeply into the issues of our past and wrestle with the realities of our present and future. Each conversation will be open and honest but guided with the necessary care for students of this age. I believe it is our job as educators to not teach children what to think- but how to think and allow them to unearth the truths that are often hidden within the words of pages.Reviews
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