Notable Women in History- Kate Warne
Take a historical journey to learn about the first Woman Detective, Kate Warne. In this six-week history class we will focus on the life of the woman who is credited for stopping an assassination attempt on President-Elect Lincoln!
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will be asked to complete a reading reflection questionnaire after each reading assignment. They will also keep a working document that reflects aspects of each lesson that intrigued them and why it piqued their curiosity.Projects
At the end of the course, students will be encouraged to do their own research on Kate Warne. Each will prepare a 3-5 minute presentation that covers an aspect of her life that intrigues them or the give a lesson on a topic that covers the history of law enforcement.Certificate of Completion
Each student will be given a certificate of completion that reflects the knowledge they have gainedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Intermediate Level
Come learn about the tenacious Kate Warne! ! In this six-week social studies class, we will cover the life and accomplishments of the first woman detective! The woman who is credited for saving President-Elect Lincoln from an early assassination attempt! You will learn who Kate Warne was, how she talked Allan Pinkerton( the first detective) into giving her a job, historical crimes she helped solve, and how she opened doors for other women in law enforcement. We will also learn how Detective Agencies were started, including the secret service AND the history of women in the Police Force. Each class will be a journey into a fascinating history that will pique learners interest and give them opportunity to conduct their own research on an aspect of Kate Warne’s life or the history of women in the FBI, CIA, Police Force, or Secret Service. I follow the National for the Social Studies, People, Places and Environments. Class presentations will include power points, discussion, PDFs, Q & A, and each student will receive their own EBook about Kate Warne and a timeline of her life. As a former teacher and school administrator, my teaching style is a hybrid between students-centered and teacher-directed. My goal is to encourage students to become curious about history and learn how to ask questions that lead to acquired knowledge. I will facilitate the lesson objectives and discussion but expect students to voice their interests and questions. At the end of the course, students will be encouraged to do their own research on Kate Warne. Each will prepare a 3-5 minute presentation that covers an aspect of her life that intrigues them.
Learning Goals
The students will learn about the firs woman detective, Kate Warne.The students will learn the history of the first detective agency.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Introduction to Unit Study and overview of Kate Warne’s life.
Objectives:
Students will understand the course syllabus.
Students will receive an overview of Kate's life and understand how tenacity helped her fulfill her mission.
Competency:
Students will verbalize what they hope to learn about Kate Warne.
Students will verbalize how Kate and Tenacity are tied together.
Homework:
Identify one reliable website
Start a list of questions/curiosities about Kate Warne
Read Introduction and Chapter 1: A Determined Dreamer 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
A Determined Dreamer and the History of the Pinkerton Detective Agency
Objectives:
The student will learn about how and why Allan Pinkerton created the first detective agency.
The student will learn how Kate Warne became a Detective.
Competencies:
Students will be able to discuss what they have learned about the history of Detective Agencies and how Kate joined the agency by answering a question-and-answer game.
Homework:
Read Chapter 2: A Stalwart Detective
Add new questions/curiosities on Working Doc. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
A Stalwart Detective and the Creation of the Secret Service
Objective:
The student will learn about the history of the Secret Service.
The student will learn about Kate’s time as a Detective for the Pinkerton Detective Agency.
Competency:
Students will participate in a conversation about Kate Warne’s work as a Pinkerton.
Students will be able to discuss the origins of the Secret Service.
Homework:
Read Chapters 3 & 4
Add new questions/curiosities on Working Doc. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Tough Till the End
Objective:
The student will learn about the end of Kate Warne’s life, the impact she had on the Pinkerton Detective Agency, and how she opened doors for women interested in Law Enforcement.
Students will discuss Kate’s legacy of Tenacity.
Students will receive instructions on the slide presentation project.
Competencies:
Students will participate in class discussions about readings.
Students will highlight milestones in Kate Warne’s life.
Students will share their presentation topic. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
As a former special education teacher, I understand the need for accommodations. I have audio recordings of all readings that can be sent to students with reading differences. I also schedule small breaks for those who need them.
Parental Guidance
Students will learn about some crimes that were committed that Detective Warne investigated. These crimes include theft and a murder but no upsetting details. It also includes an early assassination attempt on President-Elect Lincoln.
Pre-Requisites
n/a
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Dallas Baptist University
I am a certified general education teacher EC-4th grade. As a classroom teacher, I taught social studies for six years. I have extensive college hours in history, and own a small business that promotes women in history. All total, I have written 11 biographies on historical women. Reviews
Live Group Course
$12
weekly or $70 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-10 learners per class
