Social Studies for Middle School: Country Study (Semester Course)
Students will explore sixteen countries around the globe. We will learn about each country's history, geography, industries, government and more! (Great for homeschool).
Dalen A.
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What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
There will be two presentations throughout the course. Leaners will research a chosen topic (guided by instructor) and present it to the class.Assessment
Informal assessments through games and and quizzes.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Welcome Adventurers! In this semester class, students will explore ten countries around the globe. Each day will take us to a new destination where we learn about the country's geographic location and capital city, flag symbolism, food, animals, landmarks, and resources. The class will involve a slideshow presentation; including 360 tours, videos, and discussions that will keep students engaged throughout the lessons. After each lesson, there will be a review game to assess what students have learned. Students will not need an additional device or need to open an account in order to participate. I will share a link in the chat box for students to join the game directly. Optional worksheets will also be provided for each class. I look forward to meeting you in class!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding and appreciation of other countries and cultures
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Overview of Continents of the World
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
South Korea
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Iran
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Indonesia
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses blooket for reviewing the lesson after each class. Blooket is a fun gamified learning platform that enables students to review class material by answering questions in a quiz-style format. Students do not need an account or additional device in order to play the game. I will send a direct link to the game where the student clicks and joins the game directly.
Additionally, the class will also utilize google earth to for an interactive exploration if some of the landmarks we learn about. I will also share short video clip contents I have created. Please note that some video content will be from Youtube (where applicable, learners will watch no more than 3 minutes). Content is age appropriate and will be screen shared. Google earth will also be screen shared. Learners will not go onto any external websites.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for the preparation of the curriculum include:
CIA WorldFact book, World Culture Encyclopedia, World Atlas, National Geographic kids and Country reports.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Sociology from University of Ghana
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
I hold a Bachelors and Masters degree in Sociology. I enjoy teaching Social Studies related classes, but I'm most passionate about Geography and History. I love to immerse myself in studying the world around us. My goal as an educator is not just about providing information; it's about inspiring a lifelong love for learning and help students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world we live in. Reviews
Live Group Course
$288
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-12 learners per class
