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Howard Zinn: A Young People's History of the United States- First Semester
Alycia Wright, M.Ed
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,517)
In this 12 week course, students will cover Chapters 1-12 of A Young Peoples History of The United States. Live weekly discussion of each chapter. A weekly selection of videos, comprehension questions will be added. Final class projects.
Class experience
Students will meet weekly to discuss the assigned reading/topic and any outside research they may have. This conversation will be largely driven by the chapter themes they found the most interesting. The teacher will act as a guide, asking thought provoking questions and balancing the conversations. Each week students will have between 10-15 guide questions to help with comprehension. These questions may be turned in weekly for grading, no additional cost. Many of the questions will be...
Students will leave with a greater appreciation of US History being told from the perspective of various historically marginalized groups. Chapter Titles for chapters are: Week 1: Columbus And The Indians Week 2: Black And White Week 3: Who Were The Colonists Week 4: Tyranny Is Tyranny and Revolutions (Two chapters this week) Week 5: The Women Of Early America Week 6: As Long As Grass Grows Or Water Runs Week 7: War With Mexico Week 8: Slavery And Emancipation Week 9: The Other Civil War Week 10: Robber Barons And Rebels Week 11: The American Empire Week 12: Student Presentations. This class will be extended 15 mins. at the end.
I am a licensed (but former) k12 teacher with multiple years experience teaching Civics and History. I have thought this text several in local homeschool groups both in person and online.
Copy of the textbook, A Young People's History of the United States. Students may also choose to listen to the text, if so, a link to the audiobook will be sent a week prior to class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This text covers the history of the United States often from the perspective of the marginalized. Topics of racism, gender inequality, and the economically disadvantaged are discussed in depth.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,517)
I am an experienced and licensed educator of over ten years. My expertise is in reading, comprehension and phonetic training. I have certifications in Exceptional Education, Gifted Education and Instructional Technology. I enjoy teaching many...
Group Class
$250
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-15 learners per class
