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The History of the Home Run - Sports' Most Exciting Moment

In this one-time course, students will learn the evolution of Major League Baseball's (MLB) home run and its role in creating America's pastime.
Benjamin Edwards - B.A. History
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
In this one-time course, students will learn about the history of the home run in Major League Baseball. We will discuss its origins, the evolution of the rules regarding the feat, the greatest-ever home run hitters, statistics, and the home runs that changed baseball history. From Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron to Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, students will meet some of the game's largest personalities and discover how their impact is still felt in the modern game. Students will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of baseball's past, and more knowledge with which to better enjoy the game in the future.

Learning Goals

Students will leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of baseball's past, and more knowledge with which to better enjoy the game in the future.
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Language of Instruction
English
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Texas - Arlington
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Hello and welcome! 

My name is Benjamin Edwards, and I love to teach. 
I have a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in education. I worked for eleven years with children ages 3-16 at a recreation center and YMCA in my hometown. I then taught for three years in middle and high schools. I've spent the last four years teaching online to students worldwide. I work best with students in the 9-18 age range. 

While I have many interests that I enjoy sharing with my students - American pop culture, music of the 1980s, 20th century films, reading the classics, teaching guitar, playing chess - 
my passion is HISTORY. I live to share my knowledge of the past, its role in shaping modern culture, and the challenge of bringing the people and places back to life in the mind of a student.  

I believe that the student should not just learn the material, but begin to love to learn the material, looking forward to each class and leaving them wanting to learn more on their own about the subject after class has ended. I believe that one of the essentials of a great teacher is connecting the past to the present in the lives of their students. 

My courses will consist of short lectures, often containing video/audio clips, followed by student discussion and analysis. 

I'm excited about the opportunity to share my knowledge, and I look forward to meeting your child and beginning an educational adventure together!

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$16

per class
Meets once
55 min

Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-10 learners per class

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