The Great Chicago Fire
A Colossal Disaster in American History #academic
Mr. Marshall
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(82)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The Great Chicago Fire was one worst disasters to befall an American City. How and why did it happen? What events led to this disaster, and what can we learn from it today. And why do we blame Mrs. O'Leary's Cow for starting the fire? Told through the eyes of people close to these events, including the O'Leary Family, and based on the Jim Murphy's Scholastic book, The Great Fire (1995). I. A City Ready to Burn II. Everything Went Wrong III. The Dogs of Hell Were on the Housetops IV. A Surging Ocean of Flame V. Chicago in Flames VI. The Ghost of Chicago VII. Myth and Reality
Learning Goals
This course presents an overview of the events of the Great Chicago Fire. My courses follow an interactive, question-and-answer format, with lesson slides and a Kahoot Quiz at the end to reinforce the material covered.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Fire is destructive by nature, and many people died as a result of the fire, but the class will not dwell deeply on injury and death.
Supply List
Recommended readling: Murphy, Jim. The Great Fire. New York: Scholastic Inc, 2006.
2 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
4.9
82reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana
Homeschoolers welcome!
I offer interactive and fun social studies and history classes for learners from 8 to 18. Most of my classes are based on a high-quality Young Adult history book.
Before Outschool, I taught U.S. History and Culture at UCLA to Students visiting from China. I have also taught U.S. History at Marymount California University.
I studied history at Pepperdine University (M.A.) and Geography at the University of Montana (B.A). I enjoy learning with my learners on Outschool.
I live in the Los Angeles area with my wife, son, and our small dog Sophie. I enjoy hiking with the Scouts BSA; and playing, collecting, building, buying and selling electric guitars and amps.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$21
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 25 learners
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Ages: 11-15
3-8 learners per class
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