What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Homework is optional and, if available, will be shared after each class in the classroom. Reading and learning with be done primarily within the class.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this course, we cover the voluntary and forced immigration in North America as well as the growth of the American colonies. Lessons are planned using the UCLA history standards. This course is the second in the series to cover the 9 eras of American History but courses do not need to be completed in chronological order. This class will be a mix of lecture and interactive note-taking, discussion, and projects/games/activities that extend learning. Students will often guide their own learning by asking meaningful questions and seeking the answers through primary sources. Lessons 1-2: What was the Start of England's Settlement in the "New World?" Using primary sources from and multiple perspectives, students will learn about the follow aspects of Virginia's settlement. ---the Virginia Company of London and the first England charter on the American continents ---the local government with the House of Burgesses ---identify how the local Powhatan were living and the adverse effects Jamestown had on their people Lesson 3: What Brought People to the Colonies? Using primary sources, students will focus on the following factors that brought people to the Maryland Colony. ---seeking a refuge from religious persecution ---forced migration and involuntary servitude (slavery) ---convicted criminals from England Lesson 4: Who Were the Puritans and What Were the Salem Witch Trials? Using primary sources and videos, students will learn about the migration of the Puritans and life in Massachusetts. ---religious persecution of the Puritans ---the Mayflower landing in present-day Massachusetts ---causes of the infamous Salem Witch Trials Lessons 5-8: Why Did European Settlers Enslave Africans? Using primary sources and identifying multiple perspectives, students will examine the African Slave Trade. ---the beginnings and causes of the slave trade and the effect it had on the Native Americans ---the effects of Bacon’s Rebellion on race-based slavery ---laws outlined in the Virginia Slave Code ---the Stono rebellion Lessons 9-10: What Role Did Indentured Servants Play in the Colonies? Using primary sources and identifying multiple perspectives, students will learn about the following aspects of Indentured Servitude. ---definition of an indentured servant and reasons behind it from both sides ---the contracts of indentured servants and unbalanced benefits of them ---Bacon's rebellion and the role of rebellion in Colonial America Lesson 11: What Was the Manhattan Purchase, Really? Using primary sources and identifying multiple perspectives, students will understand the following about the Manhattan "Purchase." ---the Native American's interpretation of land ownership and commerce ---European's interpretation of land ownership and commerce ---the events that occurred and the implications from these events Lesson 12: What Was Ocean Travel Like and How Did it Differ for Various Peoples? Using primary sources of real-life perspectives, students will gain an understanding of ocean travel during the time. ---the discomforts of travel of a commercial ship captain ---traveling as a woman during the time ---the forced travel as a slave compared to travel of the ship's superintendent Students of all backgrounds and learning abilities are welcome in my classroom. If there is an accommodation you'd like me to make for your child, please reach out. My classroom is a safe space.
Learning Goals
Era 2: Colonialism and Settlement 1585-1763
Standard 1: Why the Americas attracted Europeans, why they brought enslaved Africans to their colonies, and how Europeans struggled for control of North America and the Caribbean
Standard 2: How political, religious, and social institutions emerged in the English colonies
Standard 3:How the values and institutions of European economic life took root in the colonies, and how slavery reshaped European and African life in the America
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Due to the topic, this course will discuss some unpleasant and disturbing subjects. Parents should be aware of these topics. Please reach out to me directly and I will be happy to share my resources I'm using for the class.
---the African slave trade
---treatment of the Indigenous People
---original beliefs during the Salem Witch trial (and the hanging of the accused witches)
Students who knowingly or unknowingly use insensitive, hurtful, divisive, or racist language or rhetoric will be removed from the classroom temporarily until the manner can be addressed in a timely and compassionate way.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Teaching Tolerance
PBS Learning Media
Zinn Education Project
Ted Education Videos Videos
C3 Teachers.org
Native Knowledge 360
Smithsonian Institute for American History
National Park Service
UMBC Center for History Education
Historicjamestowne.org
Virginia Department of Education
Facing History
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Live Group Class
$150
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-10 learners per class