Summer History & Travel Club: Social Studies for Third-Fourth (3-4) Grade
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Travel through time and see the world with Mrs. A this summer! Each week, we will travel through time to learn an exciting story from history, then travel across the globe as we learn about that country today. To start class, we will begin with community time and an introduction to the topic with our question of the day. Next, we will hear a little-known story from history. We will identify where in the world that story came from, and find it on the globe, before diving into that country today, using videos, photos, and discussion. We will build connections between our own experiences and those of the past as well as cultures across the world today. Classes are discussion-based with lots of laughter and fun as we learn. Mrs. A puts relationships first in her classroom, and places a high value on the student experiences. She uses slides to bring learning to life, engaging questions to connect learning to personal experiences, and collaborative activities for students to learn socially and relationally. Class Layout: ~Community Time: Sharing time, introductions, & getting to know one another ~Little-known stories from history ~World map- zoom into this week's country & compare to where we each live ~Walk through a new country (photos & videos bring it to life) ~Activity, discussion, or project time ~Review & Goodbye! Our summer classes will be scheduled as follows: Week of June 14: Norway + Who were the vikings? Week of June 21: USA + What is the story of Juneteenth? Week of June 28: France + Who was Charlemagne? Week of July 5: Ghana + What was the slave trade? Week of July 12: Mexico + Who were the Aztecs? Week of July 19: Brazil + What was the lobster war? Week of July 26: China + What secrets lie inside the Great Wall? Week of Aug 2: Ethiopia + Where is the oldest country in Africa? Week of Aug 8: Costa Rica + Who was Juan Santamaria? Week of Aug 15: India + Who discovered Harappa?
Learning Goals
Students will develop an understanding of their place in time
Students will be exposed to several different people and stories from the past
Students will identify specific facts about a country.
Students will distinguish between cities, countries and continents.
Students will make connections between their homes and new places.
Students will interact and develop social skills through friendship and learning.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is inclusive and all are welcome!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Historical News Records
History Channel
TIME for Kids
Brittanica Kids
Scholastic Jr.
"Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies" by Andrew P. Johnson
CanvaPro
Books in Print
Mrs. A's personal experience traveling the world and studying History!
Teacher expertise and credentials
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Morningside University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Concordia University, St. Paul
Licensed teacher
Masters of Arts in Teaching
5 years experience in classroom
5 years experience teaching online
Curriculum Designer
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-10 learners per class