The Age of Exploration - U.S. History Part 1
In this stand alone 10 week class, we will learn about different migration theories for early North American inhabitants, reasons for European exploration and conquest, and early colonization of North America. For Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, learners will be given various readings, worksheets and discussion questions, and key assignments that will help them in understanding the material covered. These will vary from week to week. Learners will also have their choice of weekly extension projects.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
U.S. History is long and complicated. In this class, which is part of a 12 part series, we will delve into early North American history, learn about many of the various Native American cultures that were living in North America, the various European countries that explored and settled, and to gain a better understanding of the chronological order of American history. It is not required to take each course in order, but doing so will help give a better understanding of U.S. History. Topics covered below in syllabus. 2023-2024 Schedule - A Full Year of History - Parts 1 to 3: Tuesdays 9am PST Part 1 - August 29 - November 7 https://outschool.com/classes/the-age-of-exploration-us-history-part-1-pNKFiuVb?sectionUid=a3e1a91b-eb3f-4a00-ae22-d28fbf87d8d5&showDetails=true Part 2 November 14 - February 20 https://outschool.com/classes/the-colonial-era-in-north-america-us-history-part-2-N5Rb7D4S?sectionUid=be53cd7f-c220-44ed-8d9a-08b7115f6f47&showDetails=true Part 3 March 5 - May 14 https://outschool.com/classes/the-american-revolution-us-history-part-3-xTdB9tHL?sectionUid=cefbc317-f550-4cc7-bc42-9a8d6cca1e6f&showDetails=true ******************** 2023-2024 Schedule - A Full Year of History - Parts 4 to 6: Tuesdays 8am PST Part 4 - August 19 - November 28 https://outschool.com/classes/us-history-1780-1825-part-4-kRRAzKnW?sectionUid=698e50b4-eba6-436b-8db6-1f6dfa6cba29&showDetails=true Part 5 - December 5 - February 20 https://outschool.com/classes/us-history-1800-1860-pre-civil-war-part-5-IJLNKjve?sectionUid=44cb64b1-db29-4c42-8c1d-9efc19dec5ac&showDetails=true Part 6 - March 5 - June 4 https://outschool.com/classes/us-history-part-6-westward-expansion-QZJVQaN4?sectionUid=fc683527-8e2e-4094-aea6-c2e78a4fb7e3&showDetails=true ********************* 2023-2024 Schedule - A Full Year of History - Parts 7 to 8: Monday 12pm PST Part 7 - August 29 - January 8 https://outschool.com/classes/the-american-civil-war-us-history-part-7-rh6I3bkR Part 8 - January 14 - May 20 https://outschool.com/classes/the-gilded-age-and-the-progressive-era-us-history-part-8-SvzqIbu0
Learning Goals
Learners will take an in-depth look at the many different people who impacted history and both key and little known events that shaped the U.S. History. This course, Part 1 of 12, will cover early North American history through 1700.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
North American Early History
We will learn several of the different theories as to how the first inhabitants of North America arrived and examine many of the different Native American cultures across the continent Part 1 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
North American Early History
We will examine many of the different Native American cultures across the continent Part 2 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
European Expansion
From the Scandinavians to the Europeans, we will examine the reasons for exploration and expansion, and the impact Columbus and others had on the indigenous peoples 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Spanish Explorations and Conquest
We will take a look at the Spanish conquest of Central and South America and their relationship and impact with indigenous peoples 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will cover early American history, which includes topics of violence, domination, racism, slavery, and discrimination. All topics will be discussed at an age appropriate level. (Please check the age group of the class before registering.)
Some of the sources used for this course use derogatory and racist language towards Native Americans, African Americans, and others. My goal for this course is to be inclusive and to highlight how history is often more commonly written from the perspective of the perceived winner and to create an inclusive class that highlights multiple perspectives of history.
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.
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
The American Yawp https://www.americanyawp.com/
An Indigenous People's History of the United States - Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
The Birth of America - William R. Polk
The American Revolution in Indian Country - Colin G. Calloway
A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present - Howard Zinn
Sword of Empire: The Spanish Conquest of the Americas from Columbus to Cortés, 1492-1529 - Donald Chipman
The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 - Herbert Bolton
Before the Revolution: America's Ancient Pasts - Daniel Richter
National Women's History Museum https://www.womenshistory.org/education-
Indian Country Today resources/biographies/pocahontashttps://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/true-story-pocahontas-historical-myths-versus-sad-reality
American Indian https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/pocahontas-first-marriage-powhatan-side-story
The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England - Carol Karlsen
The Devil in Massachusetts - Marion Starkey
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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. I also currently have extensive classes on The Salem Witch Trials, as well as each U.S. State.Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $125 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-8 learners per class
