LIVE: Exploring Ohio: Stories, Places, and Ideas That Shaped Us
Engaging history curriculum explores Ohio and U.S. heritage through timelines, civics, and geography. Students connect past and present using hands-on learning and critical thinking activities!
Rick Hudgel
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
24 live meetings
22 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Evidence of MasteryGrading
Evidence of MasteryClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
What will be taught? The course explores Ohio's significant role in U.S. history, geography, government, and economics. Lessons cover historical events, heritage, map skills, civic responsibilities, and financial literacy. What topics will you cover? Timelines, primary/secondary sources, historical events, technological innovations, geography, government roles, economic decision-making, and financial literacy. How is your class structured? Each week includes video lessons, guided notes, interactive activities, group discussions, assignments, and assessments. How will you teach? Through fun and engaging scripts, multimedia content, hands-on projects, and critical thinking exercises. What's your teaching style? Interactive, relatable, and project-based to make history and social studies exciting and relevant. How much will learners get to interact with you? Frequent check-ins, group discussions, and feedback on projects ensure active participation.
Learning Goals
Construct a timeline of significant events in Ohio and the United States to demonstrate an understanding of units of time and chronological order.Identify and analyze primary and secondary sources to distinguish between perspectives of a historical event.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards24 Lessons
over 24 WeeksLesson 1:
Why Timelines Matter
Explains how chronological thinking helps organize history, introducing timeline conventions and key events. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Building Your First Timeline (Using Ohio and U.S. Events)
Demonstrates how to construct a timeline with real examples from Ohio and U.S. history, emphasizing cause-and-effect relationships. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Sources: What’s the Difference?
Fun and interactive exploration of the differences between primary and secondary sources using relatable examples. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Meeting the Groups Who Shaped Ohio
Introduces American Indian tribes, settlers, and immigrants, highlighting their contributions to Ohio's history. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class can accommodate most learning needs using technological interventions.
Parental Guidance
As always, parents are welcome to view the materials and provide feedback to the instructor if necessary.
Supply List
All content will be provided. Students may need pencil and paper, access to Google Docs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
National Archives. (n.d.). Primary and Secondary Sources Explained.
Ohio History Connection. (n.d.). Exploring Ohio's Rich Heritage.
U.S. Library of Congress. (n.d.). Understanding Historical Timelines.
Joined August, 2024
5.0
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Ohio Teaching Certificate
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's degree in Integrated Social Studies
Master's degree in Educational Leadership and AdministrationReviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $425 for 24 classes1x per week, 24 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-8 learners per class
