Howard Zinn: A Young People's History of The United States- Second Semester
This is a twelve week course. It covers the second half of the text, Class Struggle to The War on Terror. Live weekly discussion of each chapter. A selection of videos, comprehension, and thought questions will be added weekly.
Alycia Wright, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,522)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly comprehension questions and videos will be shared. Students are charged with coming up with one original thought question weekly. These will aide in gaining a deeper understanding of the material covered and driving our conversations.Assessment
Students will participate in weekly discussions lead by their particular interests/themes in the chapter. Students may turn in weekly comprehension questions for checking.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
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 reviewed in class as well, as time permits. Students will be charged with coming up with one additional thought question per chapter to ask their peers and engage in conversation. It is these thought questions that will guide most of our conversations. I have found that asking students to invest in their learning by coming up with questions and engaging directly with peers significantly increases critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to share their responses and any supporting materials during the class discussions. They may also post their thought questions in the classroom prior to class. Students will be provided a weekly array of articles, videos, websites, or book suggestions to further explore the topic at hand. Any required items will be listed and provided for. The class is heavily conversational in nature. Students are encouraged to turn on their cameras as much as possible. Students can choose to communicate via chat if needed. No prior knowledge is required for this class however it is helpful for students to have a foundational base to pull from regarding major US events, people and themes.
Learning Goals
Students will leave with a greater appreciation of US History being told from the perspective of various historically marginalized groups. Chapter Titles for chapters 12-25 are (in order):
Class Struggle
World War I
Hard Times
World War II And The Cold War
Black Revolt And Civil Rights
Vietnam
Surprises
Under Control
Politics As Usual
Resistance
The End Of The Twentieth Century
The "War On Terrorism"
War In Iraq, Conflict At Home
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
A copy of the text or audio file to: A Young People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Licensed K-12 educator. Specialty in reading and history. I currently teach this class in person (prior to shutdowns), virtually in my home-school cooperative, and several sections here on Outschool.Reviews
Live Group Class
$225
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 185 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
6-15 learners per class
