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Social Studies Historical Figures - Students With Disabilities

Explore inspiring historical figures: Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen, the women in "Hidden Figures," and the champions of the Underground Railroad and Farm Labor Union in this study for neurodiverse, autistic, and disabled students.
Susan Asplund MSW/MAT/TESOL - ACE Educator
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What's included

10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade
Beginner Level
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 through ✨ Social Studies Historical Figures ✨ 

Historical figure classes from previous sessions will be available as flexible (flex) courses. 

OVERVIEW OF CLASS 🌍

Greeting Time: Start our class with a warm welcome and positive vibes!
Introduction of Topic: Dive into exciting social studies subjects and explore the world together.
Multi-modal Learning: Engage through text, video, interactive games, note writing, and lively discussions.

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.  It's not just any packet—it's your passport to note-taking magic and cool activities like coloring pages and word searches. Make sure you're all set with your packet or a notebook, a pencil, and the full array of colored pencils or crayons. 

Through their stories, we will learn about their significant contributions and the challenges they overcame.

Week 1: Navajo Code Talkers
Week 2: Tuskegee Airmen
Week 3: "Hidden Figures" Mathematicians
Week 4: Underground Railroad - Harriet Tubman
Week 5: Farm Labor Union - Cesar Chavez

The summary sheet will include:
* Fast Facts summary (birth date and place, death date and place or general time and place)
* Picture for Coloring
* Major Events in Life
* Major Accomplishments
* Famous Quote
* Why should we study this historical figure or group

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.

FLEX Courses offered:
Set 1 includes influential figures such as Ada Lovelace, Bass Reeves, Frida Kahlo, Harvey Milk, and Zitkala-Sa.
Learning Goals
Historical Figures: Our study will include Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen, the "Hidden Figures" mathematicians, as well as figures related to the Underground Railroad and the Farm Labor Union. Through their stories, we will learn about their significant contributions and the challenges they overcame.
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Parental Guidance
I will be using carefully curated videos and resources within Nearpod. I will use Nearpod in the teacher-directed mode. Students may choose to create a free Nearpod account and have two windows open to participate in student activities or use a second device. Or, students can watch through my shared screen and participate through annotation. Nearpod is an approved third-party educational tool. It is rated as excellent through Common Sense Education. You may see their review here: https://www.commonsense.org/education/app/nearpod.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Nearpod
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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. I will use a pre-test with each unit to identify the level needed for scaffolding the materials. 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 social studies curriculum for middle school students with disabilities.

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$36

weekly or $180 for 10 classes
2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class

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