Near & Far Pod-Traditions & Wonders of the World
Imagine cruising the Grand Canal on a vaporetto or climbing the Eiffel Tower . These adventures are made possible through Nearpod and VR in these virtual reality field trips. In each lesson we will visit a unique location to explore.
Sturdevant's Scholars
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What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Each week learners will complete their Explorer Notes (Nearpod Lesson) for each location.Assessment
Nearpod discussion questions, quizzes, and draw it activities.Certificate of Completion
Students will add a new stamp to their passport each week. The passport will also serve as the certificate of completion.Class Experience
This course is a 12 day adventure around the world. Learners will visit one location in each lesson and explore important historical and cultural landmarks at each location. Learners will have the opportunity to explore locations using Nearpod Virtual Reality. Learners should have a Nearpod account and be familiar with VR technology. This course follows the EXPLORER MINDSET LEARNING FRAMEWORK . Near & Far Pod Travel Itinerary: Day 1-Seattle, Washington Day 2-Guam Day 3-Japan Day 4-China Day 5-South Africa Day 6-Kenya Day 7-Egypt Day 8-France Day 9-Italy Day 10-Brazil Day 11-Mexico Day 12-Washington, DC
Learning Goals
Explorers care about other people, cultural resources, and the environment. They are respectful and committed to making the world a better place.The Value and understanding their own and others’ points of view, acknowledging differences.Explorers engage with the world around them. Explorers observe, document, and ask questions about where things are and why they are there.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Seattle, Washington
Arrive in Seattle and meet Mrs. Sturdevant, as well as your fellow travelers, and review a few travel safety rules before boarding the plane for Japan. On the way, you’ll cross the international date line, losing a day in transit. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Guam
Our second location is Guam, the US’s small island territory in Micronesia, in the Western Pacific. Guam is well known for tropical beaches, Chamorro villages and ancient latte-stone pillars. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Japan
Japan, is an island country lying off the east coast of Asia and the third location. Japan is a string of islands that stretches for approximately 2400 kilometers through the North Pacific Ocean. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
China
Our next location is a big one. China is a country in East Asia with a rich history and culture. It is the largest of all Asian countries, almost as large as the whole of Europe. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Nearpod URL https://www.nearpod.com/ The app is free to download from the app store. Primary purpose of the tool Nearpod VR (a feature of Nearpod reviewed previously in The FLTMAG) provides users with a virtual environment where they can explore and extend their learning using a computer and virtual tools. Cost Nearpod basic account: free
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/education-resources/explorer-mindset-learning-framework/
Lesson 1-Seattle, Washington
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jcd83hDYr0u_BeTF74pJCn-j6wk8iI70/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 2- Guam
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XIYNx7IjPKu9PzPrcpZbcGYtqJX-i8Lb/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 3 Japan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19n8b7YjKL-gsICGHtiSA877auzwZchwV/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 4-China
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fg7B3C0y123TTlGREXWaj-CzXdaNto4d/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 5-South Africa
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1seY7V8d_9IIejkajzToVASd2lrEtJjJW/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 6-Kenya
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/7015b3e1-64c1-411c943b-743302a747c6/virtual-field-trip-africa/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10colWfLe-jJ6tjawiPXXzvq9zWk77Wqv/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 7 Egypt
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mxh_4_VDtAcs0_Os8KF7uhEGKcIW-E7w/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 8 France
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19u4knUv82BlK6djixiN7zqPMMB7g0Rdf/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 9 Italy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EummzR8oeUP1pL08ysXUF_FnJ2GMpl9d/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 10 Brazil
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19QOSsw52J2LycoXSMSItEdYs0q7lIv8p/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 11 Mexico
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wLAFt6tf5-SX28XlpLoSGylDPWxZsDxi/view?usp=sharing
Lesson 12 Washington, DC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NvPkGlJ89MFtyhAlO6CLVLkvIkJBC-MX/view?usp=sharing
http://www.washington-dc-map.com/
Joined May, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Carolina University
I hold a BA Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Middle Grades (6-9) Social Studies. I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies using curriculum aligned with federal, state, and local standards. I am a Facing History and Ourselves educator with many hours of professional development focused on multicultural learning and global awareness. I have friends and family in most of the locations we plan to "visit" in addition to having taught students from many unique backgrounds. Reviews
Live Group Course
$42
weekly1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-7 learners per class
