The Geography Crime Chase: Chasing Clues and Criminals Around the Globe
Embark on an epic adventure traveling from country to country, collecting clues and uncovering secrets as you track down criminals around the globe. Along the way,discover fascinating facts about different cultures, landmarks, and geography
ERICA WARD
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4.9
Number of reviews:(106)
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Did you know that Madagascar is actually an island? What is a Sahara and what is a Sahel? Is the cheetah ACTUALLY the fastest land mammal? Do you know what a bioluminescent bay is and where to find one? Did you know the eastern most part of the US is not even in the US mainland? Do you remember "Where in the World is Carmen SanDiego? Let's take an adventure! Embark on an epic adventure in this exciting geography class designed for kids ages 8-13! The Geography Crime Chase: Chasing Clues and Criminals Around the Globe is a series covering the countries of the world. In this course students will travel from country to country, collecting clues and uncovering secrets as they track down criminals around the globe. Along the way, they'll discover fascinating facts about different cultures, landmarks, and geography. Get ready to solve mysteries, learn about the world , and become a globetrotting detective. The Geography Crime Chase is a 60 minute easy course. Classes begin daily with a quick introduction of the new countries we will be studying for that day. Learners will learn about 3-4 new countries per class. Countries are taught in the order they appear geographically, from north to south. PLEASE NOTE: FEATURED CLASS TOPICS FOR EACH WEEK ARE STILL IN DEVELOPMENT AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY It doesn't happen often at all, but due to some very recent policy changes at YouTube, occasionally when I play a video from their platform, a 10second ad comes on beforehand. This is happening a lot with all teachers! I am working VERY HARD and diligently for a workaround. I know it is probably not a big deal, I know, I know…… but like to keep parents informed :) Class 1) Week of Sept 12: Africa Study 9/12/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia Class 2) Week of Sept 19: Africa Study 9/19/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Cape Verde, Mauritania, Mali, Niger Class 3) Week of Sept 26: Africa Study 9/26/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Libya, Egypt, Chad Class 4) Week of Oct 3: Africa Study 10/3/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia Class 5) Week of Oct 10: Africa Study 10/10/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Djibouti, Somalia, Seychelles Class 6) Week of Oct 17: Africa Study 10/17/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau Class 7) Week of Oct 24: Africa Study 10/24/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia Class 8) Week of Oct 31: Africa Study 10/31/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 9) Week of Nov 7: Africa Study 11/7/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 10) Week of Nov 14: Africa Study 11/14/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 11) Week of Nov 21: Africa Study 11/21/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 12) Week of Nov 28: Africa Study 11/28/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 13) Week of Dec 5: Africa Study 12/5/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 14) Week of Dec 12: Africa Study 12/12/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 15)Week of Dec 19: Africa Study 12/19/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 16) Week of Jan 9: Africa Study 1/9/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 17) Week of Jan16: Africa Study 1/16/24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 18) TBA Caribbean Study! Class 19) Week of Jan 23: Caribbean Study 1/23/25 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 20) Week of Jan30: Caribbean Study 1/30/25 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 21) Week of 2/6: Caribbean Study 2/6/24 Featured Countries and Topics Class 22) Week of 2/13: Caribbean Study 2/13/24 Featured Countries and Topics Class 23) Week of 2/20: Caribbean Study 2/20 Featured Countries and Topics Class 24) Week of Feb 27: Caribbean Study Feb 27 Featured Countries and Topics Class 25) Week of Mar 6: Caribbean Study Mar 6 Featured Countries and Topics Class 26)Week of Mar 13: Caribbean Study Mar 13 Featured Countries and Topics Class 27)Week of Mar 20:Caribbean Study Mar 20 Featured Countries and Topics Class 28)Week of Mar 27: Caribbean Study Mar 27 Featured Countries and Topics Class 29)Week of April 3: TBA Class 30)Week of April 10: North America Mainland Study April 10 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 31)Week of April 17: North America Mainland Study April 17 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 32)Week of April 24: North America Mainland Study April 24 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 33)Week of May 1: North America Mainland Study May 1 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 34)Week of May 8: North America Mainland Study May 8 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 35)Week of May 15: North America Mainland Study May 15 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 36)Week of May 22 : North America Mainland Study May 22 Featured Countries and Topics: Class 37)Week of May 29 : North America Mainland Study May 29 Featured Countries and Topics: NOTE: Ongoing courses do not have an end date new topics will be introduced in upcoming weeks. While the class start time is listed, please patiently allow up to 5 minutes past start time in the waiting room before we get started so that most students can arrive and I can follow Outschool’s policies on allowing students to enter. AT THE END OF EVERY CLASS THERE WILL BE A CARMEN SANDIEGO-ish REVIEW! WE WILL USE CLUES WE CAPTURED DURING THE CLASS TO CAPTURE FICTIONAL CRIMINALS!! Come with me and discover the world! Together, we will take a small step into understanding the people and culture!! This class is all about having fun and learning. No prior knowledge is required. Just a pen and paper!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the world and cultures around them
Other Details
Parental Guidance
While the class start time is listed, please patiently allow up to 5 minutes past start time in the waiting room before we get started so that most students can arrive and I can follow Outschool’s policies on allowing students to enter.
It doesn't happen often at all, but due to some very recent policy changes at YouTube, occasionally when I play a video from their platform, a 10second ad comes on beforehand. This is happening a lot with all teachers! I am working VERY HARD and diligently for a workaround. I know it is probably not a big deal, I know, I know…… but like to keep parents informed :)
Though this class will be light hearted in nature, mention of the slave trade, indentured servants and independence wars may be necessary for kids to understand how so many diverse people ended up in the Caribbean. I will absolutely keep it light and to a minimum.
Fast paced. High energy! Notes will have to be taken! Some of my class sizes are larger, it keeps the energy going and gives ease to shy students. Please make sure you are ok with the class size BEFORE registering! (FYI, I have ALWAYS taught larger classes and am very skilled at teaching and controlling large groups of 20- 30 students daily for the last 23 years, so this is a breeze, they are in good hands!)
Additional Info:
Discounted enrollments are not eligible for pausing or unenrolling. If you pause more than once for any reason, you can continue the class of course, but will have to go back to full price. If you Unenroll, you will have to go back to full price. **No transfers.
Please don't miss a payment. Outschool runs payments once a week (usually on Sundays) If you miss a payment you must go back to full price. With so many students and parents, it creates a ton of work creating new links every week for those who missed payments. I can no longer do it.
Please also note that pausing does not hold a seat in Outschool's system.
New discounts are not for existing students. New discounts are for students new to the class ONLY. (**No transfers).
One discounted seat per family, other seats must be at regular price (unless you ask me ahead of time, those I will honor)
f you have a DISCOUNTED ENROLLMENT, but your learner has missed 3 classes or more, I have to give the spot to another learner that is waitlisted to come. Spots are scarce, the class is full, and there are others who want to participate.
Student learners can use the same screen, but must be enrolled separately in the class and have their own learner profile with Outschool.
Please be mindful that I do strictly follow the refund policy outlined by Outschool as it pertains to the class. If you are beyond the window for a refund, reach out to me and, as a courtesy, I will try to see if I can assist in another way. However, there is no guarantee that another arrangement can be reached.
Most of you know me well by now and see my heart. I am very nice. But we also have to be mindful that we are not taking advantage of one another :)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa
https://www.britannica.com/place/Africa
https://wonderfulwanderings.com/Africa
https://www.usafricatrade.org/facts-about-africa/
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/africa-human-geography/
https://www.capeverde.co.uk/
https://kids.britannica.com/
https://wonderfulwanderings.com/10-interesting-facts-about-the-caribbean-islands/
https://www.britannica.com/place/Caribbean-Sea
https://greenglobaltravel.com/facts-about-caribbean-culture-and-history/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean
Joined August, 2023
4.9
106reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My family is of mixed Caribbean background originating from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and France. I grew up in a very mixed Afro-Caribbean/ American household, as my dad is from the island of Dominica and my mom was born and raised in the US. My family is spread across the islands, Africa, France, as well as the Americas. My parents often spoke in African and Caribbean parables, we ate what people would consider exotic foods, our culture was different. I learned the beauty of language and culture, as my family is bilingual (French and English)
I love poetry, art, music and different expressions of the human cultural experience!!! In my spare time I paint a lot! A lot can be learned through the music and artistic expression of people around the world.
Teaching is my passion, and for the past 22 years, I have been lucky to do what I love. I teach 3 classes totaling about 90 teenagers daily. I run a Multi-Cultural Homeschooling Group of over 200 families where I teach children ages 8-12 a variety of subjects. I am also a full-time homeschooling mom to my amazing 11-year-old daughter.
I have a passion to share what I know! In my classes I provide extraordinary experiences through unique use of humor and video during lessons making learning fun in our relaxed classroom setting.
I am always excited to learn new things! The best investment you can make is the one you make in yourself! I work consistently to improve my skills, and continuing professional training is absolutely an integral part. Every year I take advanced instructor training courses to stay abreast of the current teaching methods and techniques available to prepare for fantastic individual learning opportunities. I pride myself on this. Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-18 learners per class
