Interesting History - A Course About Interesting Moments in History
In this 4-week course we will cover 4 interesting moments in history: Alcatraz - Beyond the Escape, The Curse of King Tut, The Shark Attack that Inspired Jaws and the Great Molasses Flood of 1919.
Kate Holbrook J.D.
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
I will be taking these 4 interesting moments in history to teach about different times in history. Alcatraz Beyond the Escape - In this course we will discuss Alcatraz Island - not just the prison break but the historical significance and what life was like on the island for prisoners and civilians. The Curse of King Tut - In this course, we will investigate the curse of King Tut. Students will get a basic introduction to archeology and the discovery of King Tut. The Shark Attacks that Inspired Jaws - In this course we will discuss the shark attacks of 1916 that inspired Steven Spielberg's film Jaws. We will discuss the shark attacks, victims, the science of the time and why it is important to understand and study sharks. The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 - In this course we will learn about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 and what life was like for Immigrants in the early 1900's.
Learning Goals
Understand what life was like on Alcatraz Island - not just for the prisoners!Understand the importance of archeology
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Alcatraz Beyond the Escape
In this course we will discuss Alcatraz Island - not just the prison break but the historical significance and what life was like on the island for prisoners and civilians. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Curse of King Tut
In this course, we will investigate the curse of King Tut. Students will get a basic introduction to archeology and the discovery of King Tut. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Shark Attacks that Inspired Jaws
In this course we will discuss the shark attacks of 1916 that inspired Steven Spielberg's film Jaws. We will discuss the shark attacks, victims, the science of the time and why it is important to understand and study sharks. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
In this course we will learn about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 and what life was like for Immigrants in the early 1900's. 35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A handout will be provided for each class to complete during/after each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
What was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919? by Kirsten Anderson
Boston.gov
https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil
https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/great-molasses-flood.html
https://library.bridgew.edu/campus/molasses
Where is Alcatraz? by Nico Medina.
FBI.Gov
https://storyworks.scholastic.com - growing up on Alcatraz
The Children of Alcatraz: Growing Up on the Rock by Claire Murphy
BOP.org - Alcatraz
parks conservancy.org - Alcatraz at a glance
ancientegyptalive.com
nationalgeographic.com
https://nelcdh.ds.lib.uw.edu/tutankhamun-centenary/exhibits/show/pharaohs-curse/timeline
livescience.com
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC139048/\
What is an Archeologist? (National Geographic for Kids) by Libby Romero
What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916? by Nico Medina.
Joined March, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law
I knew from a very young age I would grow up to be one of two things: either an archeologist or a lawyer. While I did ultimately choose the law, my passion for both topics has remained.
I have a bachelor's degree in history and a Juris Doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law. I will be teaching history, civics, government and law related classes. I am a homeschooling mom and I love sharing my passion for these topics. I want students to realize these subjects are not just in the past - they are not just "boring book learning type subjects" but are living topics that are interesting and exciting. Most of my courses were originally designed and used with my own daughter and her friends. Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-10 learners per class
