**Missouri History: You Have to Show Me
Embark on an exciting journey through time as we uncover the hidden gems, untold stories, and pivotal moments that have shaped the Show-Me State, inspiring students to become curious explorers of Missouri's rich and diverse history.
Tanya Renee Brewington, MBA
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What's included
17 pre-recorded lessons
17 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
4+ hours per week. 3-6 per weekProjects
1-2 per weekLetter Grade
includedCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
This comprehensive course explores the rich and complex history of Missouri from its earliest indigenous inhabitants to its present-day challenges and opportunities. Through a chronological and thematic approach, students will gain a deep understanding of the forces that have shaped Missouri's political, economic, social, and cultural landscape. The course is fully aligned with Missouri State Standards for Social Studies Education. This course emphasizes critical thinking, historical analysis, and civic engagement. Students will develop essential skills in research, writing, and presentation through a variety of interactive activities and projects. By utilizing a wide range of primary sources, open educational resources, and multimedia materials, "Missouri History: You Have to Show Me" brings history to life, encouraging students to connect the past with the present and understand their role in shaping Missouri''s future. Each unit will incorporate lectures, discussions, primary source analysis, and multimedia presentations to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. This course meets and exceeds the Missouri Learning Standards for Social Studies (2016), specifically addressing: Theme 1: Tools of Social Science Inquiry Theme 2: History: Continuity and Change Theme 3: Government Systems and Principles Theme 4: Geographic Study Theme 5: Economic Concepts Theme 6: People, Groups, and Cultures The course content and activities are designed to develop students' skills in historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic reasoning, and civic engagement as outlined in the state standards. During our 12th week, all students will present their final projects under the assignment tab or, at the very least, within one week of the conclusion of the class and will receive a certificate of completion after the final project has been turned in. We will use different methods of interaction between the student and the teachers. These methods will include the classroom, Canva, Google Docs, MagicSchoolAI, and other relatable resources that would be beneficial each week. For example, students will be able to upload their weekly writing with Google Docs and the teacher can help with revisions, ideas, grammar, spelling, comments, etc.
Learning Goals
Trace the major developments in Missouri's history from pre-colonial times to the present day.Analyze the unique role of Missouri as a border state and its significance in national events.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards3 Units
17 Lessons
over 17 WeeksUnit 1: Missouri Government to the Coming of the Americans
Lesson 1:
Executive Branch of Missouri Government
The Executive Branch of Missouri Government, led by the Governor, is responsible for implementing and enforcing state laws, overseeing state agencies, proposing the state budget, and representing Missouri's interests both domestically and internationally Lesson 2:
Legislative Branch of Missouri Government
The Legislative Branch of Missouri Government, consisting of the bicameral General Assembly with the House of Representatives and Senate, is responsible for crafting, debating, and passing state laws, approving the state budget, and providing oversight of the executive branch to ensure the will of Missouri's citizens is represented. Lesson 3:
Judicial Branch of Missouri Government
The Judicial Branch of Missouri Government, headed by the Supreme Court and including the Court of Appeals and Circuit Courts, interprets state laws, resolves legal disputes, ensures constitutional compliance, and administers justice through a hierarchical court system that handles cases ranging from minor infractions to significant constitutional issues. Lesson 4:
The Judicial Branch of Missouri Government, headed by the Supreme Court and incl
Missouri's diverse geography encompasses rolling plains, rugged Ozark highlands, fertile river valleys along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and unique geological features like the Lake of the Ozarks and Elephant Rocks, creating a varied landscape that supports a rich array of ecosystems, agriculture, and outdoor recreational opportunities across the state. Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class can and will involve topics of land thefts, assaults, genocide, killings, and wars. This class is not meant to be scary, but to be a true account of American history. There will be stories about people who have died. There will be stories about people who have been killed. There will be stories about the people doing the killing. There are stories where people are assaulted, sometimes sexually.
This class may not be for every student.
Supply List
A notebook or binder and paper, along with minimal art supplies.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The Journals of Lewis and Clark (1804-1806)
These firsthand accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition provide invaluable insights
into the Missouri Territory just before statehood.
Missouri State Constitution of 1820
The original state constitution offers a direct look at the political and social structures
established at Missouri's founding.
"Slavery in Missouri, 1804-1865" by Harrison Anthony Trexler (1914)
While technically a secondary source for its time, this early 20th-century work
provides primary source material through its extensive use of original documents and
firsthand accounts.
"The Autobiography of Mark Twain" (published posthumously in 2010)
Twain's personal account offers a unique perspective on life in Missouri during the
mid-to-late 19th century.
Executive Order 9981 by President Harry S. Truman (1948)
This order, which desegregated the U.S. military, was issued by Missouri-born
President Truman and had significant implications for civil rights.
Secondary Sources:
"A History of Missouri" (6 volumes) by various authors, University of Missouri Press
This comprehensive series covers Missouri's history from the earliest times to the
sesquicentennial of statehood.
"Lion of the Valley: St. Louis, Missouri, 1764-1980" by James Neal Primm (1998)
This book provides an in-depth look at the history of St. Louis, Missouri's largest city
for much of its history.
"Damming the Osage: The Conflicted Story of Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Reservoir"
by Leland and Crystal Payton (2012)
This work examines the environmental and social impacts of major dam projects in
Missouri.
"The St. Louis African American Community and the Exodusters" by Bryan M. Jack (2007)
This book explores the impact of the Exoduster movement on St. Louis and Missouri's
African American community.
"Missouri: The Heart of the Nation" by William E. Parrish, Charles T. Jones Jr., and
Lawrence O. Christensen (2021)
This updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of Missouri's history from
prehistoric times to the present.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Western Governor's University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Methodist university
Through a partnership and collaboration with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and as an administrative teacher of public educational programs for more than ten years, I have taught English and social studies classes, among other subjects, to middle and high school students. Our curriculum met the Missouri Learning Standards and prepared high school students for college.
In addition, I have received over:
* 75 hours of professional development, specifically in English language arts writing courses
* 50 hours of professional development, specifically in history
* 12 hours of professional development teaching facts about people without personal viewpoints
* 75 hours of professional development in diversity from all over the world and how to teach diversity Reviews
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