$15
per class
History of Halloween
Completed by 193 learners
Ages 10-15
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(61 reviews)
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-9 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. The students will be given a Traditional Soul Cake recipe and will be encouraged to complete this activity with a family member at home.Assessment
Upon request, the parent may receive a certificate of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Halloween is the season for carving pumpkins, dressing up as something or someone else, collecting candy from our neighbors, visiting haunted houses and watching spooky movies. Have your children ever wondered why we celebrate this holiday? Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). How did America come to participate in the activities of this 2,000-year-old festival? During our hour, we will explore the roots of the American holiday Halloween, including where the name Halloween comes from. We will discuss the history in four parts; Samhain All Saints Day Souling Halloween in America Visual presentation slides will be included in the discussion. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and include what they know about this holiday. Students will also be encouraged make soul cakes at home with a parent, guardian or older sibling.
Learning Goals
Students will acquire and demonstrate skills in critical analysis of primary and secondary historical sources. Objectives: Interpret information, and other forms of evidence, in their historical context. Differentiate between historical fact and Mythical fiction.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Children under 10 years of age may find the course's information to be a bit spooky.
This is primarily a lecture-style course full of wonderful and fun historical information. Parents are encouraged to reach out to me prior to class if their child needs more simulation to stay on task. I will be asking the students specific questions in order to encourage them in a discussion, I do ask that their videos stay on. If your child is shy, please let me know ahead of time and we will find the appropriate accommodations.
Supply List
A recipe for soul cakes will be provided.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
All source materials will be posted to the classroom prior to the start of class.
Primary Resource:
The British Museum - https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/search?material_culture=Celtic
Celtic Exhibition; https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/who-were-celts
Secondary Resource: Sir Barrington Windsor Cunliffe, CBE, FBA, FSA (born 10 December 1939), known as Barry Cunliffe, is a British archaeologist and academic. He was Professor of European Archaeology at the University of Oxford from 1972 to 2007. Since 2007, he has been an emeritus professor. Cunliffe is an expert on the ancient Celtic culture and societies, his book The Ancient Celts is widely used to teach about the Celts.
Meet the teacher
Joined September, 2018
4.8
61reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Having graduated with a degree in art history, I have been trained to look at and research works of art (from all eras) in order to see, find and contribute to the historical narrative of a piece of artwork or artifact. Being of Celtic ancestry I developed an extreme interest is the ancient Celts and devoted a passion to the study of their culture. I am a 10th generational American and have experienced Halloween in this nation first hand, as well as, hearing eye witness testimony from my parents and grandparents on their experiences of Halloween. Reviews
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