Semester Course: Women’s History
In this ongoing course, we will learn about specific women in American History that mirror the major eras beginning from early American colonization thru the end of the American Civil War. For each era will discuss a diversity of women.
Magdalena Mata, NBCT
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(29)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
What will be taught? Women in American History from early colonization thru Civil War. What topics will you cover? Women of the following eras: 13 colonies, American Revolution, 1800s, and Civil War Week 1: Colonial Women: Abigail Adams, Pocahontas Week 2: Colonial Women: Anne Hutchinson & Phyllis Wheatley Week 3: American Revolution: Martha Washington & Mercy Otis Warren Week 4: American Revolution: Nancy "Nanyehi" Ward, Mary Hays "Molly Pitcher," and Sybil Ludington Week 5: 1800s: Sojourner Truth, Angelina & Sarah Grimke, & the Lowell Mills Girls Week 6: 1800s: Sacagawea, Dolly Madison, & Dorthea Dix Week 7: 1800s: Catherine Ferguson & Emilia Casanova de Villaverde Week 8: Civil War: Harriet Tubman, Loreta Janeta Velasquez, and Harriet Beecher-Stowe Week 9: Civil War: Clara Barton, Lydia Hamilton Smith, Mary Surratt, Week 10: Civil War: Mary Todd Lincoln & Elizabeth Keckley What's your teaching style? I encourage inquisition and curiosity with my students by engaging with them using relevant material, modern-day references, and content delivery that is age-appropriate. How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Students will interact with me through all of the forms: lecture, slides, and discussion--all engaging and novel for students to keep them interested. Any required experience or knowledge learners need? No, this will be treated as a beginner course.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the roles that specific women played in American history thru each major era with a brief biography and their impact on society.
Other Details
Supply List
Pencil/Pen 1 notebook or journal Access to technology
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
29reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching history for over 13 years, I have led teacher professional development, and I am a teacher leader on campus with regard to innovative, and strategic learning to engage students in the importance and relevance of early American history. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
