History of the United States! Semester-Long American Civil War Course!
In this 15-week course, students will learn about the American Civil War from events leading up to the war to the surrender at Appomattox.
Michael DiMinno, M.A.T.
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What's included
15 live meetings
15 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
I'd be happy to issue a certificate of completion if requested.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Learn all about the US Civil War from someone who has been teaching it to this age group for 2 decades! There will be fifteen immersive sessions that will cover the lead-up to the conflict to the end of the war, Reconstruction, and the long-term effects of the I teach by using slides, original photographs, video clips, discussions and more. There will be question/answer periods and both group and individual opportunities to offer answers and opinions about the subject. I encourage participation in learners, as this is what truly makes the class interesting for all concerned. Some prior knowledge of the US Civil War helpful, but not a must. I've taught this subject for many years and most students have no background knowledge. As the teacher, I will be dressed in a reproduction Civil War uniform for most sessions.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to analyze and explain the complex political, economic, social, and ideological factors that led to the outbreak of the American Civil War.Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of major battles, campaigns, and strategic decisions that shaped the course of the war.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
The Era Between the Revolutionary War and the US Civil War
What events occurred between 1783 and 1861?
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis and Clark Expedition
War of 1812
Battle of the Alamo
Trail of Tears
The Mexican-American War
The Gold Rush 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introduction to the Civil War
Slavery
John Brown
The Underground Railroad
Bleeding Kansas
The Election of 1860
Secession 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Weapons, Technology, and Uniforms of the Civil War
The rifled musket
Minie bullet
Civil War artillery and types of ammunition
Cavalry during the Civil War
Communication modes
Uniforms of the Civil War...it might not be what you think! 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Opening shots
Lincoln vs Davis
The North and South, in brief
Advantages of the North
Advantages of the South
The Shelling of Fort Sumter
The First Battle of Bull Run 60 mins online live lesson
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Parental Guidance
I have been teaching military history to elementary students since 2001 and parents have appreciated the approach I use given the age of the students. I try to keep our study away from the more age inappropriate topics, such as The Holocaust, harsh treatment of POW's, etc. It is not that these topics aren't important, it's just that the age range for these lessons (8-14) is a bit on the younger side, so I feel that they are better left to teachers of older grades. When I do get questions about the more disturbing aspects of the war, I might answer along the lines of, "these soldiers went into this country and did not treat the people there well," instead of giving specifics. Having said this, please be aware that these classes are about warfare and military history. One aspect of this is to talk about weapons from the corresponding era, and to discuss advancements in military technology. I don't handle any firearms personally, but we do discuss weapons and technology and I show pictures and videos when appropriate.
If your learner is sensitive to this kind of subject, and may get frightened or upset upon seeing a picture of a rifle, cannon, tank or bullet, then this may not be the class for them. This is a class about military history, and there is no way to avoid this, so please take this into account before signing up.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
There are many sources that I use for this course. Primary documents such as the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address will all be referenced in this course. There are also many books and websites that I use as well, such as YouTube, where I carefully vet age-appropriate videos for the learners. Some examples of books that I will use include:
The Battle Cry of Freedom by James MacPherson
The Civil War by Shelby Foote
The Civil War by Ken Burns, Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Manhattanville College
Bachelor's Degree from State University of New York College at Fredonia
I have been a teacher since 2001 and for most of that time I have been teaching social studies at the elementary or middle school level. Coupled with that, my collection of military uniforms and my living history experience add greatly to my lessons.
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Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $375 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-11 learners per class
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