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History Reporters: Reading and Writing Practice with History Topics

Learners will read about a history topic and summarize what they've learned in an essay.
Sheila Weems, EdD
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(6)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Assignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 per week
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
Start at any time! 

Learners will improve reading comprehension and writing skills. As an added bonus, they will learn new historical facts.

Each class will start with an article focused on a history topic. These will include areas worldwide and dates between ancient and modern history. As we read, we will work together to find key details. Learners will then take those key details and compose an essay on what they have learned.


Week of October 7th: The Black Death Plague
Week of October 14th: The Roanoke Colony
Week of October 21st: Hurricane Katrina (United States)
Week of October 28th: The Silk Road
Week of November 4th: Biography: Tutankhamun
Week of November 18th: Lewis and Clark
Week of November 25th:  No class! Fall break
Week of December 2nd: Empire of Ancient Ghana
Week of December 9th: Biography: Leonardo da Vinci
Week of December 16th: Aztec Empire: Society

Winter break! We'll be back in January.

Week of January 6th: Alexander the Great
Week of January 13th: Ancient Mesopotamia: Science, Inventions, and Technology
Week of January 20th: Boston Tea Party
Week of January 27th: Middle Ages: Daily Life
Week of February 3rd: Battle of the Little Bighorn
Week of February 10th: French Revolution: Causes
Week of February 17th: Early Islamic World: Islam in Spain (Al-Andalus)
Week of February 24th: The Crusades
Week of March 3rd: The Renaissance: How did it begin?
Week of March 10th: Spring Break! No Class
Week of March 17th: Causes of WWI
Week of March 24th: The Terracotta Army
Week of March 31st: Ancient Greek Art
Week of April 7th: California Gold Rush
Week of April 14th: Biography: Margaret Thatcher
Week of April 21st: Inca Empire: Daily Life
Week of April 28th: World War II: The Battle of Britain
Week of May 5th: Colonial America: Jamestown Settlement
Week of May 12th: Biography: Charlemagne
Week of May 19th: Ancient Rome: Food, Jobs, and Daily Life
Week of May 26th: Art History and Artists: Pop Art

We'll be back for Summer!
Learning Goals
Increase reading comprehension
Widen vocabulary
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This course will show history in a child-friendly manner. Topics chosen are non-controversial and covered from a neutral viewpoint.
Supply List
Paper, Pencil, Provided Printouts
 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Doctoral Degree from Capella University
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Harding University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University
In addition to my education degrees, I have a BA in History and Anthropology. I have taught both social studies and writing. 

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$20

weekly
1x per week
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class

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