The French Revolution
In this six-week course, students will learn about the events that caused and occurred during the French Revolution.
Melanie Wiancko
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6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
If requested by a student's parent or guardian, I can provide written feedback on their child's participation throughout the course.Class Experience
** New to Outschool? Use code MelanieWia2020 to save $20! ** The French Revolution was a time of turmoil and great change in France. From a corrupt royal family fleeing their city to the collapse of their monarchy, this revolution proved that the will of the people can change a country. In this six-week course, we will break down the details of the French Revolution and look at how riots, scandals, and corruption completely transformed France's political system. This class is designed for students who want to have an academic learning space that is engaging and a place to ask questions. Students do not need to have prior knowledge as these classes will provide students with background information to allow them to engage, participate, and understand the history of this time. Students with more knowledge on these topics are also welcome to join this class, share what they know, and also learn some new information. Through the six weeks, I will be using slideshow presentations to teach the students about the key events, people, and policies that occurred during this time. There will also be images, videos, discussion questions, and games of Kahoot to engage students and help solidify their knowledge of what they have learned. See the Syllabus tab for a week-by-week breakdown of some of the topics we will be covering.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the French Revolution.
Students will be able to recall the events that caused the French Revolution.
Students will be able to examine the causes and consequences of the French Revolution.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
(Pre-1789): The Causes of the French Revolution
The Financial Crisis, The Estates General, The Three Estates System, Diamond Necklace Affair 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
(1789-1791): The Citizens Fight for Change
The Third Estate declares the National Assembly, The Tennis Court Oath, The Storming of Bastille, The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, Women's March on Versailles 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
(1789-1791): Tensions Rise
The Flight to Varennes - the royal family tries to flee, Champ de Mars Massacre, the Constitution of 1791 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
(1792): War and the Overthrow of the Monarchy
The Storming of the Tuileries, the Trial and Execution of Louis XVI 55 mins online live lesson
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Parental Guidance
The French Revolution contained periods of violence including executions and massacres. These details will be discussed in relevance to the key events of the revolution, but no graphic images will be shown and details will be monitored to be age-appropriate. If you have any concerns, please reach out with your questions.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
- 'Becoming a Revolutionary: The Deputies of the French National Assembly and the Emergence of a Revolutionary Culture (1789-1790)' - Timothy Tackett
- 'The French Revolution: A Document Collection' - Laura Mason and Tracey Rizzo
- 'The Theory and Practice of Denunciation in the French Revolution' - Colin Lucas (The Journal of Modern History)
- 'The First Total War' - David Bell
- 'The Terror' - David Andrews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Nipissing University
I have a degree in History and am qualified to teach intermediate and senior divisions of History. I have specifically studied this era thoroughly and the major events that occurred during this time. All of the class content will be researched information that is from factual reliable sources accompanied by my extensive knowledge on these subjects. Reviews
Live Group Course
$96
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-10 learners per class
