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The History of Soccer (or Is It Football?)

In this one week class, we will walk through the 3000 year history of Soccer/Football and examine the different versions, cultures, and rules that have made this sport what it is today.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
included
Grading
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Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Have you ever wondered why Soccer is also known as Football, or why Football is also known as Soccer? Did you know that there were many different versions of this game played by many different cultures around the world going back as far as 3000 years ago? How did it evolve into the sport that is today known worldwide? In this one-time class, we will examine the different types of games that have been played throughout history (Tchatali in Mesoamerica, Cuju in China, and Marn Grook in Austalia), how and when it became popular in Europe, and how the modern day rules have evolved.


This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. 


This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
Learners will learn the history of this universally unique and beloved sport.
learning goal

Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Evolution of different types of kicking/ball games through history
Lesson 2:
How soccer changed and organized in the 1800's
Lesson 3:
What is soccer like today and why is it so universally popular?

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Youtube
Sources
Some of the sources used are, but not limited to: Smithsonian National Geographic Britannica The Origin of Soccer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bijbRKgC4WI Reviving a 3,000 year old Ancient Ballgame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYJxng6i4NQ Man finds joy playing cuju, the parent of modern soccer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUBWojS3kH4 From Marngrook to the MCG: Was AFL born in this tiny rural town? | ABC Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pJftbDqFfY History Extra https://www.historyextra.com/period/first-world-war/1921-when-football-association-banned-women-soccer-dick-kerr-ladies-lily-parr/ Soccer Mastermind https://mastersoccermind.com/17-reasons-why-soccer-is-the-most-popular-sport-in-the-world/ Football History https://www.footballhistory.org Tlachtli https://www.mayaincaaztec.com/highinterestreading/tlachtli The Story of Rubber https://pslc.ws/macrog/exp/rubber/aepisode/tlachtli.htm Soccerinteraction https://soccerinteraction.com/us/origin-of-soccer-is-chinese-the-cuju
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions.  I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.

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