Social Studies Past and Present Inventions - Students With Disabilities
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
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 Past and Present Inventions ✨ 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. Week 1: Introduction to Timelines One Room School Houses Week 2: Transportation Walking, wagons, and horses Motorized vehicles Week 3: Communication Mail Pony Express, telegraph, and Morse Code Phones Week 4: Lighting Fire and candles Electric Lights Week 5: Cooking Fire and wooden stoves Electric stoves, ovens and microwaves 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
Inventions: By studying past inventions, students learn how society changes as a result.
Other Details
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:
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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Live Group Class
$36
weekly or $180 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class