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Our American Story
Ages 13-17
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16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher support
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16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Assignments are all optional according to the needs and desires of the parents/facilitators of the curriculumGrading
This is a supplementary program, so no formal gradingClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Beginner - Advanced Level
Our American Story is an American History class unlike any other. Rather than memorizing dates & facts, this online course focuses on historical patterns & practical application in everything covered. From the very earliest settlements of indigenous people through the start of the 1920s, this "first half" of the full course follows a chronological trajectory where each lesson builds on the previous ones. Mr Reusch's style of teaching, that he has used successfully in several schools across two decades, is one that explains the events of history in a context of the time but also as it relates to the present day and the lives of a teenager in the 21st century. In addition to the recorded classes, Mr Reusch will be available for support to dive deeper into topics on a as-needed basis.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to understand historical patterns and recognize the ways that human behavior and group dynamics have not changed throughout the centuries.Students will be able to connect historical events to their own individual lives to better understand the "why" of historySyllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
pre-Columbian Societies
Indigenous Cultures of North America. How the indigenous people came to the land and the diversity within the cultures. This lesson also goes into Christopher Columbus and his arrival in the New World and the impact that had as well as the complicated nature of the historical figure. Lesson 2:
Colonization & Conflict (part 1)
The colonization of America and the hardships that early settlers endured. This includes the success of Jamestown due to strong leadership and tobacco growth. The French & Indian War is also covered as a setup for the taxes to come on the colonists Lesson 3:
Colonization & Conflict (part 2)
Conflict begins to arise between the colonists and the British crown. From the Stamp Act and other regulations there grew a strong resistance that often became violent like in the Boston Massacre as well as destruction of property as a sign to come in the Boston Tea Party. The theme of propaganda to win hearts & minds is covered in this lesson. Lesson 4:
Revolutionary War
A war between the colonists and the British is underway. Major battles, strengths & weaknesses, and applicable life lessons from these events are covered in this lesson Other Details
Learning Needs
works well with Dyslexic teenagers due to the thematic/ "big picture" approach.
Parental Guidance
In sections having to do with historical atrocities there may be images or concepts that are disturbing to some learners.
Pre-Requisites
none
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Optional online textbook: https://www.ushistory.org/us/index.asp
Optional Online resource: Hillsdale College- https://online.hillsdale.edu/courses/promo/the-great-american-story
Not required but useful for additional learning opportunities.
Viewpoint diversity is a fundamental part of the course. Sources that provided the ideas and approach of the class are as follows: "Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt, "Peoples History of the United States" by Howard Zinn, "Hardcore History Podcast with Dan Carlin, Youtube playlist from various historians and sources to provide viewpoint diversity, and various films & media (Amistad, Roots, Saving Private Ryan, etc.)
Parental Guidance statement: Resources have been vetted and it is up to the parents discretion on what to show & share. All additional sources have been used in my classroom but some do include more graphic scenes, especially when covering topics from history like slavery & war.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Teacher has an active CA teaching credential in both elementary and single subject secondary social studies. 17yrs of teaching experience.Reviews
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