Learning Through Film - Turn of the Century and "Samantha: An American Girl”
Samantha is growing up at the turn of the 20th century in a rapidly changing world. A Victorian Christmas celebration is part of the fun!
Johanna England Chavez, MSW
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(380)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
"Samantha: An American Girl Holiday" follows popular American Girl, Samantha as she moves against social norms of her time to befriend Nellie, a servant girl. The film explores themes of friendship, equality, child labor and women's suffrage. This class is the second in a series featuring your student's favorite American Girl characters! In the first session of this course, students will learn about the vast changes that America was experiencing at the turn of the 20th century. Between classes, they will watch the Samantha film and complete a learning guide for homework. In the second session, we will have a Socratic discussion about the film and review the student's work. If you are interested in this class, but your child is unable to attend a live class, you may register for any section and will receive a recording of the live class and the class materials after the section you registered for is over. Please let me know ahead of time if you register, but your child will not be in attendance. Meeting One: The Industrial Rovolution Child labor Women's suffrage Germ theory Homework between classes: Watch "Samantha: An American Girl Holiday" and complete learning guide assignments Meeting Two: Socratic discussion over film Review of learning guide activities This class is most appropriate for mature students, age eight and up.
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide a learning guide to be completed as homework. The Samantha film is available to be streamed as a rental or purchase through Amazon or iTunes.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2017
4.8
380reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
When I was a kid, I hated history! I thought that it was the most boring part of my school day. It wasn't until my interest in science led me to study anthropology as an undergraduate that I realized I was also studying history - and that it was awesome! My education in social work stimulated interest in how modern history impacts social justice. As a teacher of history, it is important to me to educate students about the ways in which our past informs the present and future.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 43 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
