Obscure Women of History - A Women's History Celebration for Teens
Phyllis Bixler - Just Help Me Learn, LLC
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During this ongoing class students will learn about 3 women per week who are obscure in the teaching of history.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Who was Hypathia? Aung San Suu Kyi? Bessie Coleman? Zheng Yi Sao? During the month of March join us and discover who these women were/are, and the contributions they have made. Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about some of the lesser known women who have changed the world. Students will participate in a class that presents information about each woman using slides, videos, readers theatre, handouts, games and/or activities. The classes are designed to be interactive and...
Students will learn how skills, knowledge, money and talent have enabled women who are often forgotten by history to impact and change the world.
As an educator for nearly 20 years who has studied history and women's studies, the sensitive topics covered in the class will be handled in an age appropriate manner. Students should be mature enough to learn about these darker times of women's history. The good, bad and ugly will be taught in a way that humanizes the woman and helps learners understand how her story enhances the contribution(s) she has made.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- YouTube
- Facing History
- Google Slides
Some classes may include sensitive information about women that include physical or sexual assault, torture, sex as a commodity, slavery, and even death. Students should be mature enough to absorb and understand the content that will be taught in an age appropriate manner.
Available times
Pacific
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Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(331)
Just Help Me Learn empower and educates learners from around the globe with a focus on English literature, writing and grammar, study skills and history. However the variety of classes will grow as our organization evolves, with the intention to...
Group Class
$40
weekly ($14 per class)3x per week
45 min
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-16
3-7 learners per class
