$13
weeklyor $273 for 21 classes
The Geography Crime Chase2: Chasing Clues and Criminals Around the United States
Completed by 26 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 21 weeks
5-18 learners per class
60 min
What's included
21 live meetings
21 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Did you know there's a giant sculpture in South Dakota that took over 14 years to carve?What mysterious symbol lies beneath the Statue of Liberty's feet? Which U.S. landmark is known as the "Gateway to the West"? Why does Mount Rushmore have four presidents' faces carved into it? 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 United States is a series covering the 50 US states. In this course students will travel from state to state, collecting clues and uncovering secrets as they track down criminals across the country! Along the way, they'll discover fascinating facts about different cultures, landmarks, and geography. Get ready to solve mysteries, learn about the United States, 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 states we will be studying for that day. Learners will learn about 3-4 new states per class! Class 1) Week of Jan 10: North America Mainland Study Jan 10 United States Study: Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC Class 2) Week of Jan 17: North America Mainland Study Jan 17 United States Study: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina Class 3) Week of Jan 24: North America Mainland Study Jan 24 United States Study: Georgia, Florida, Alabama Class 4) Week of Jan 31: North America Mainland Study Jan 31 United States Study: Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas Class 5) Week of Feb 14: North America Mainland Study Feb 14 United States Study: Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee Class 6) Week of Feb 21: North America Mainland Study Feb 21 United States Study: Indiana, Illinois, Missouri Class 7) Week of Feb 28: North America Mainland Study Feb 28 United States Study: Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota Class 8) Week of Mar 7: North America Mainland Study Mar 7 United States Study: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska Class 9)Week of Mar 14: North America Mainland Study Mar 14 United States Study: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Class 10)Week of Mar 21: North America Mainland Study Mar 21 United States Study: New Mexico, Colorado, Utah Class 11)Week of Mar 28: North America Mainland Study Mar 28 United States Study: Arizona, Nevada, California Class 12)Week of April 4: North America Mainland Study April 4 United States Study: Class 13)Week of April 11: North America Mainland Study April 11 United States Study: Class 14)Week of April 18: North America Mainland Study April 18 United States Study: Class 15)Week of April 25: North America Mainland Study April 25 United States Study: Class 16)Week of May 2: North America Mainland Study May 2 United States Study: Class 17)Week of May 9: North America Mainland Study May 9 United States Study: Class 18)Week of May 16: North America Mainland Study May 16 United States Study: Class 19)Week of May 23 : North America Mainland Study May 23 United States Study: Class 20)Week of May 30 : North America Mainland Study May 30 United States Study: NOTE: Ongoing courses do not have an end date new topics will be introduced in upcoming weeks. PLEASE NOTE: FEATURED CLASS TOPICS FOR EACH WEEK ARE STILL IN DEVELOPMENT AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SLIGHTLY 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 US
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Important Class Information
🎭 Historical Context & Cultural Elements:
This class is lighthearted and engaging, but for the sake of historical accuracy, there may be occasional brief mentions of topics such as the slave trade, indentured servitude, and independence wars to help students understand the diversity of the people in different regions. There may also be discussions of tribal paints and maskings as part of cultural exploration. These topics will be kept minimal and presented in an age-appropriate, respectful manner.
⚡ Fast-Paced & High-Energy Learning!
This class is fast-paced and interactive! Note-taking will be required. Some of my class sizes are larger, which keeps the energy high and allows shy students to feel more at ease participating.
If class size is a concern, please ensure you’re comfortable before registering. (For reference, I have successfully taught large classes of 20-30 students daily for the last 23 years! They’re in good hands! 😊)
📢 YouTube Ads Notice:
It doesn’t happen often, but due to recent policy changes on YouTube, there may occasionally be a 10-second ad before I play a video in class. This is affecting many teachers, and I am working diligently to find a workaround. I know it’s probably not a big deal, but I like to keep parents informed! 😊
⏳ Class Start Time & Waiting Room:
While the class start time is listed, please allow up to 5 minutes past the start time in the waiting room before we begin. This ensures that most students can arrive before class starts and allows me to follow Outschool’s policies on student entry.
Enrollment & Payment Policies
💰 Discounted Enrollments:
Discounted enrollments are not eligible for pausing or unenrolling.
If you pause more than once, you can continue the class, but must re-enroll at full price.
If you unenroll, you will need to rejoin at full price.
No transfers for discounted enrollments.
💳 Payment & Refund Policy:
Outschool processes payments weekly (usually on Sundays).
If you miss a payment, you must re-enroll at full price—unfortunately, I can no longer create weekly manual links for missed payments.
Pausing your enrollment does not hold your seat in Outschool’s system.
New discounts are for new students only (not existing students). No transfers.
One discounted seat per family—additional enrollments must be at full price (unless you ask me ahead of time, in which case I will honor it!).
⏳ Missed Classes & Waitlisted Students:
If a discounted enrollment student has missed 3 or more classes, I may need to offer their spot to a waitlisted student. The class is full, and there are others eager to join.
📺 Multiple Learners on One Screen:
Siblings or multiple students can use the same screen, but each must be enrolled separately under their own Outschool profile.
🔄 Refund Policy:
I strictly follow Outschool’s refund policy as it applies to this class. If you are outside the refund window, reach out to me, and as a courtesy, I will try to assist in another way—but there is no guarantee that an alternative arrangement can be made.
Final Note 💛
Most of you know me well by now and understand my heart. I am always happy to help and work with you, but let’s also be mindful of fairness so that we are not taking advantage of one another. 😊
Thank you for being part of this amazing learning adventure! 🌍🕵️♂️🔎
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
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
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
My family is of 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.
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