History, Mystery, Perhaps a Conspiracy? | Historical Conundrums
I love history, and sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. What is the connection between the Supreme Court and tomatoes? In this class, students will use inquiry based strategies to explore history’s greatest mysteries.
Sturdevant's Scholars
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may be asked to investigate and reflect on topics before or after class.Assessment
Students will be assessed using the Self Reflection Rubric. Students will self reflect on awareness, clarity, relevance, analysis, and interconnection.Class Experience
Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. In this course, students will dive into some of the biggest historical conundrums from history. Through inquiry based learning, students will explore a variety of topics including the Supreme Court's interest in tomatoes, the real motives behind the Titanic sinking, and the origins of the Black Knight satellite. This course is perfect for the history buff or anyone who enjoys solving a good historical conundrum. *This course is a part of Mrs. Sturdevant's Summer Sampler 2024
Learning Goals
Students will accurately analyze information to reach a relevant conclusion.Students will support their thinking with sufficient and relevant evidence.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Is HAARP causing stronger summer storms?
HAARP is the world's most capable high-power, high-frequency transmitter for study of the ionosphere, but is HAARP to blame for changing patterns and extreme storms? We will explore these questions and more. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Is the Black Knight satellite natural or artificial?
The legend of the Black Knight Satellite gained popularity in the mid-20th century when some people claimed to have detected radio signals coming from an unknown object in space. Were these signals the result of terrestrial interference or other extraterrestrial phenomena? 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Was life on a pirate ship really that bad?
Pirates have existed since ancient times. They threatened the trading routes of powerful countries and pillaged and plundered any ship in their path. Was the “pirate life” really a glamorous lifestyle? What were the conditions on a pirate ship? We will explore these questions and more. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Who is to blame for the sinking of the Titanic?
Many people have been blamed for the sinking of the Titanic, including the ship's captain, the White Star Line's managing director, and the ship's architect. Who is really to blame for this tragedy? Did the proprietors of the ship know it was not the “unsinkable” vessel they purported it to be? We will explore these questions and more. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://haarp.gi.alaska.edu/
https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/can-fairy-tales-be-true
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2013/12/26/256586055/when-the-supreme-court-decided-tomatoes-were-vegetables
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2013/12/26/256586055/when-the-supreme-court-decided-tomatoes-were-vegetables
https://www.history.com/news/why-did-the-titanic-sink#:~:text=From%20the%20beginning%2C%20some%20blamed,Star%20sister%20ship%2C%20the%20Olympic.
https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos/photo.pl?mission=STS088&roll=724&frame=66
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/black-knight-satellite-real-or-myth.758319/
Joined May, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Carolina University
I love teaching and I am a licensed English and Social Studies teacher teacher with over fifteen years of classroom experience, including online. I am also certified in TESOL and TEFL with over ten years of experience teaching English to non native speakers. My goal as an Outschool teacher is to provide high quality, one on one and small group instruction. I believe teaching and learning should be fun and the foundation of a quality education lies in building relationships with others and the world around us. I want to go beyond teaching a class and establish a classroom community where like a tree with strong roots, my students can learn and grow to be grounded and well rounded. I offer one on one English Speaking Practice, Poetry Courses, and many more. If I do not have availability on my schedule, please feel free to reach out and request a time. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Mrs-Sturdevant's-Scholars and enter the coupon code at checkout.Reviews
Live Group Course
$41
weekly or $245 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-10 learners per class
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