Social Studies Around the World (North Africa) - Students With Disabilities
Embark on a captivating journey to discover landforms, landmarks, climates, vibrant cultures, and national symbols from Northern Africa. Open to any learner. Designed for neurodiverse or students with disabilities.
Susan Asplund MSW/MAT/TESOL - ACE Educator
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What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. A student may choose to write a paragraph summary about the country of their choice.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
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Dive into the world of social studies where we'll explore places, cultures, and events from around the globe. This journey allows students to unravel the connections between people, institutions, and their surroundings. Get ready for a well-organized and supportive learning journey.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS 🤔
📹 Video On, Please!: Let's keep those videos on for a more connected and interactive experience.
🤹♂️ Show What You Know: Every student has a chance to showcase their knowledge in their preferred way.
☕ Take a Break: Need a breather? Feel free to turn off your sound and video until you're ready to rejoin.
👩👧👦 Parental Support: Parents, stay off-screen but you can be nearby for any needed assistance.
CONTENT 📚
Each week brings a fresh theme, and we've got a packet of activities for you to print. Make sure you're all set with your packet or a notebook, a pencil, and the full array of colored pencils or crayons.
Week 1: Algeria
Week 2: Egypt
Week 3: Libya
Week 4: Morocco
Week 5: Sudan
The summary packet will include:
Map of the country
Flag of the country
Fast Facts summary (population, Capital, motto, government, language, and religion)
Physical Features and Landmarks
Popular Food
Holidays/Traditions
People/Events
Animals
Past topics will be offered as FLEX courses.
Social Studies Curriculum Highlights 🌟
Inventions: Dive into the fascinating world of inventions and their evolution.
Geography: Master map skills, create your own maps, and get familiar with essential vocabulary.
World Studies: Explore countries, uncovering their landforms, landmarks, climate, culture, foods, and national symbols.
Economics: Get savvy with the basics of economics, from wants and needs to personal finance and budgeting.
Government: Discover the United States government's branches, explore the Bill of Rights, and learn how to be an engaged citizen.
Historical Figures: Meet inspiring figures from diverse backgrounds, learning crucial lessons about resilience and growth.Learning Goals
Our focus will be on Northern Africa, specifically Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Sudan. Through this unit, we will learn about their unique characteristics, including their landforms, landmarks, climate, culture, and history.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Algeria Part 1
We will explore the physical features using maps and landmarks. We'll learn facts about the country and its flag. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Algeria Part 2
We will explore cultural aspects of the country including popular food, holidays or traditions, famous people or events, and animals of the region. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Egypt Part 1
We will explore the physical features using maps and landmarks. We'll learn facts about the country and its flag. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Egypt Part 2
We will explore cultural aspects of the country including popular food, holidays or traditions, famous people or events, and animals of the region. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Students access material in a variety of ways - through pictures or video, text, and discussion. They can also show their learning through a variety of ways - writing on paper, in chat, participating in discussions, or non-verbal ways.
Supply List
Handouts will be provided for each country. Students may also want a journal or notebook to take additional notes, a pencil, and color pencils or markers.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
The materials will come from an anti-racist, decolonized perspective when speaking about geography and cultural issues. The level of information ranges from first to fourth-grade equivalent and I will provide additional resources if the student is interested in going deeper. I am a former special education teacher and created and implemented a social studies curriculum for middle school students with disabilities. Reviews
Live Group Course
$180
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class
