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History of the United States: Hot Takes: Part 3
Melissa Quijano M. Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(530)
In this 10-week long US history course, students will learn about US History through the World Wars, always focusing on multiple experiences and the ideals of the Constitution.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
This is third part of a complete history of the United States. It will be taught through a combination of discussion and lecture, depending on the level of engagement students are willing to offer. I often use memes in my classes to humorously underline points. I also use primary and secondary sources, including writings, pictures, and artwork. This particular curriculum that I have created is unique in that it was my keystone education project and has been looked at rigorously by educational...
Students will be able to examine the relationship between military service and entrance into the growing middle class after the war. Students will be able to create a timeline of conflicts that defined the middle of the 20th century. Students will be able to analyze the ways that the fear of communism shaped policy and actions in American society. Students will be able to explain the influencing factors contributing to population change, including immigration, slower reproduction, and an aging population as a result of the Baby Boom. Students will be able to discuss different minorities’ journey to achieving equal rights, as well as judge the successes of each. Students will be able to understand the significance of a war economy and a postwar economy. Students will be able to relate present day issues to late 20th century politics, economics, military action, and social issue.
I was trained specifically in teaching US History while in graduate school. This curriculum was rigorously evaluated by education professionals. I have been teaching history for 4 years. Much of my higher education has focused on colonialism and its impact on BIPOC.
Homework Offered
I will include primary source documents for students to read and briefly respond to in the classroom.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will provide 2 optional multiple choice exams through Google Forms. Current Events Report- Students should find a news article and discuss (verbally or written) historical events or trends that influenced it. Grades can be furnished upon request. Students who complete the entire 3 parts can receive a cumulative grade if requested.Grades Offered
A syllabus will be provided.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This class is a complete history of the United States. We will discuss the Civil Rights Movement, women's rights including the Roe v. Wade court case, and conflicts in the Middle East including Israel.
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison. 1789. "The Constitution of the United States." Constitution US. September 17. Accessed May 13, 2018. http://constitutionus.com/. United Nations General Assembly. 1948. "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights." United Nations. December 10. Accessed May 19, 2018. http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/. Dallek, Robert. 2017. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT: A Political Life. New York: Viking. Green, John. 2013. "World War II Part 2 - The Homefront: Crash Course US History #36." Crash Course, November 1. National Archives. 2016. "JAPANESE RELOCATION DURING WORLD WAR II." CommonLit. Accessed May 19, 2018. https://www.commonlit.org/texts/japanese-relocation-during-world-war-ii. Fitzgerald, F. Scott. 1925. The Great Gatsby. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Steinbeck, John. 1939. The Grapes of Wrath. New York: The Viking Press-James Lloyd. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison. 1789. "The Constitution of the United States." Constitution US. September 17. Accessed May 13, 2018. http://constitutionus.com/. Time-Life Books. 1998. Hard Times: The 30s (Our American Century). New York: Time Life Education.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(530)
Hi! My name is Melissa Quijano (she/her) and I teach classes focused on history and fashion. Whether my classes are focused on the contemporary or the past, I want students to come away with a greater understanding of their culture and themselves....
Group Class
$500
for 30 classes3x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-12 learners per class
