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The History of Disneyland/ Disney California Adventure Rides Series! #5 (Flex)

In this flex class, we will explore the history of Disneyland rides! For over 60 years, Disneyland has given guests memories filled with magic and imagination. We will look at iconic rides, and rides past and present.
Katrina
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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.   

Prerecorded Lessons will consist of some or all of the following:  slides and a lecture.

As a flex class, we will not meet live!  Each week will be a flexible schedule.	

Students will demonstrate their learning through participation in the weekly classroom activities (no live meetings).

The emphasis of activity is through the pedagogical practice of Socratic discussions and engagement. 

*This is a flexible schedule class. Each lesson will be delivered via a prerecorded video that will be uploaded into the classroom every week. Each week, students will be assigned an activity to complete related to the prerecorded video. Each student will be required to comment on peer activity postings at least once each week (if possible, I do follow through with single learner enrollments), throughout the course in order to develop a sense of community in the class. The instructor will be available to help and will provide individual feedback throughout the course to student responses, questions, and commentary through the Outschool classroom.			

Lessons will consist of some or all of the following:  slides, a lecture, and community discussion (via the Outschool classroom), where students can ask questions and express thoughts, opinions, and anecdotes on each topic that occurs through the Outschool classroom posting area.

During this flexible schedule class, over the next five weeks, we will learn about the following rides: 

Week 1:   Peter Pan's Flight**  and (extinct) Mule Ride & Conestoga Wagon Ride, 
Week 2:   Tom Sawyer Island & Swiss Family Robinson/Tarzan's Tree House, 
Week 3:   Buzz Lightyear & Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue, 
Week 4:   Toontown 
Week 5:   Soaring California/ Soaring the World, Jumpin' Jellyfish, & Golden Zephyr 

**  With Peter Pan's Flight, we will discuss the racist portrayal of the Native American's in a kid-friendly manner.
*** Please note we will explore rides from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California.

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Parental Guidance
It needs to be advised that Peter Pan's Flight portrays Native American's in a racist/ politically incorrect manner. With that, when we learn about Peter Pan's Flight, 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, out-dated 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.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Mathematics from Western Governors University
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!

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$10

weekly
5 weeks

Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13

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