The Adventures of Nellie Bly
In this class we will learn about the amazing and brave journalist who traveled around the world.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one hour class, we will take a look at the life and amazing career of Nellie Bly. The first 30-40 minutes of the class will consist of a powerpoint presentation that will include a detailed look at her childhood, the beginning of her career in journalism, her stay in the of Women's Lunatic Asylum, her trip around the world, and her inventions. We will examine the impact she had on investigative journalism. The last 10-15 minutes of class will be an open discussion of what we have learned and answer any questions that the students may have.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
Nellie Bly is best known for her 10 day stay in a New York City asylum. There will be some discussions of mental healthcare in the 1800's and how it has changed since then. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-15 learners per class
