What's included
1 live meeting
15 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Each week there will be an optional essay question related to the topic. Learners should submit a 100 word essay to the teacher answering the question.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
To understand History we need to understand the overall story of it and how things fit together. In this class learners will learn about different parts of the overall story of American History by looking at the smaller stories that are a part of it. Each week there will be a lecture about the events, and their importance. Each week there will be an optional essay question related to what was discussed in class, learners should submit a one-hundred-word answer to the teacher before the following week's class. Upcoming classes and topics: November 26 and December 3: NO CLASS December 10: Important events during the 1790s 11th Amendment, Cotton Gin, Pickney Treaty with Spain (1795) December 17: End of George Washington's time as President Washington Retires, Washington’s Farewell Address, Election of 1796 December 24 & 31: NO CLASS January 7: John Adams Administration Adams faces difficulties with France, XYZ Affair (1797), Undeclared Naval Warfare (1798-1800) January 14: John Adams faces challenges as President Alien and Sedition Acts (1798). Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798-1799), Election of 1800 #academic
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about American History, and answer essay questions related to it.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class covers a long period of history, in which there were several wars, and featured the mistreatment of various groups. These topics will be handled in an age appropriate manner. If parents have any questions or concerns please contact the teacher. If questions arise in class about these topics, they will be treated in a sensitive and inclusive way, while being accurate, and age appropriate. Learners will be encouraged to share their own opinions on the topics as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"American History Review Text" by Irving L Gordon
"The Story of America" by John Anthony Scott
Used all weeks as reference for teacher:
americanindian.si.edu/nk360/lessons-resources/search-resources
www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com
www.americanyawp.com
We will also use the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers, and Declaration of Independence, along with other sources from the time. (Used appropriate weeks)
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love history and learning about how people lived during different times. I like to do research into how people lived and trying things out for myself. I believe the best way to learn about something is to try and experience it first hand and through this class we will try to experience this as best we can. I have traveled extensively and interacted with many cultures firsthand, so I have a broad first hand experience and understanding of different cultures and their effect and perspective on the world. I teach history classes on Outschool in a variety of formats and subjects, including many that include sensitive topics.
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Live Group Class
$3
weekly1x per week
15 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-9 learners per class