The History of Disneyland/ Disney California Adventure Rides!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this flexible schedule class, we will take a close look at iconic Disneyland/ Disney California Adventure (DCA) rides from the past, the present, and take a glimpse into future developments. Each week, we will look at various Disneyland or DCA rides. Prerecorded Lessons will consist of some or all of the following: slides and a lecture. In class activities will include options where students can ask questions and express thoughts on each topic, as well as complete assigned...
16 lessons//16 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Set OneIn this lesson, we learn about Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, the Matterhorn, and Indiana Jones.Week 2Lesson 2Set TwoIn this lesson, we learn about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Country Bear Jamboree, Guardians of the Galaxy/Tower of Terror, and the Incredicoaster.Week 3Lesson 3Set ThreeIn this lesson, we learn about Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Splash Mountain (still active at Disneyland, it is now extinct at WDW), Star Tours, and the Enchanted Tiki Room.Week 4Lesson 4Set FourIn this lesson, we learn about The People Mover, the Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, and the Flying Saucers.Week 5Lesson 5Set FiveIn this lesson, we learn about Space Mountain, Goofy's Sky School, Pinocchio, and Rocket Rods.Week 6Lesson 6Set SixIn this lesson, we learn about The Skyway, Autopia, the King Arthur Carrousel, and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.Week 7Lesson 7Set SevenIn this lesson, we learn about Dumbo's Flying Circus, The Sailing Ship Columbia, Alice in Wonderland, and Mission to Mars.Week 8Lesson 8Set EightIn this lesson, we learn about The Submarine Voyage/ Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Toy Story Midway Mania, and The Disneyland Railroad.Week 9Lesson 9Set NineIn this lesson, we learn about Peter Pan's Flight, (extinct) Mule Ride & Conestoga Wagon Ride, Tom Sawyer Island, Swiss Family Robinson/Tarzan's Tree House, and Buzz Lightyear.Week 10Lesson 10Set TenIn this lesson, we learn about Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue, Soaring California/ Soaring the World, and the (extinct) Indian War Canoes/ Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes.Week 11Lesson 11Set ElevenIn this lesson, we learn about It's a Small World, (extinct) ** Indian Village, Astro Jets/ Rocket Jets, (extinct) Captain EO, (extinct) Rocket to the Moon, and (extinct) Bugs Land.Week 12Lesson 12Set TwelveIn this lesson, we learn about The (extinct) Main Street Electrical Parade, (extinct) Paint the Night (both MSE and PtN are brought back every now-and-then for nostalgia!), Soaring Over California/ Around the World, and the (extinct) Mickey Mouse Club Theater/ Fantasyland Theater.Week 13Lesson 13Set ThirteenIn this lesson, we learn about The (extinct) Tomorrowland/ Phantom Boats, Grizzly River Rapids, the (extinct) Rainbow Caverns Mine Train.Week 14Lesson 14Set FourteenIn this lesson, we learn about Winnie the Pooh, Casey Jr. Circus Train, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and The Mark Twain.Week 15Lesson 15Set FifteenIn this lesson, we learn about The (extinct) Skull Rock and Pirates Cove, Smugglers Run, Pixar Pier, The Red Car Trolley, and Haunted Mansion Holiday (Nightmare Before Christmas).Week 16Lesson 16Catch-Up WeekThis week is a catch-up week, to watch videos and ask whatever questions you may still have before the class ends.
I am a K-12 Teacher, Historian, Criminologist, and Sociologist, as well as an experienced online teacher and DISNEYLAND/ DCA ENTHUSIAST!!! My passion for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure extends to in-depth study in the history behind the magic!
No materials will need to be purchased.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
It needs to be advised that several of the rides that we will discuss portrays minority groups in a racist/ politically incorrect manner. With that, when we learn about these particular rides, we will discuss the racist portrayal in an informative and kid-friendly manner. This is true for all rides that are discussed in my class series, in which, outdated and racist depictions are portrayed. Additionally, I am a California credentialed Social Science and Elementary teacher, having taught social studies, American History, and World History for 15 years to kids of all ages. History itself is filled with racism and prejudice. Additionally, my education background, with undergraduate studies in Political Science and Sociology, and, a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, I have substantial knowledge on race relations, systemic racism, and the sociological, psychological, and philosophical influences and effects portrayals and depictions have on the population. Thus, with my educational background and educator experience, I am qualified and competent to address sensitive and racist depictions to the public, with my specialized emphasis to school-age students.
Hello! My name is Katrina! I am a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Sociology (completed in 3 years!). I also graduated with my Master of Arts...
Self-Paced Class
$11
weekly or $175 for all content16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 58 learners
Ages: 8-13