The Lost City of Atlantis
In this one-time class, students will explore the mystery of the Lost City of Atlantis.
Melanie Wiancko
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Do you believe the Lost City of Atlantis is out there waiting to be discovered? In this class, we will look at the history behind the mystery of this lost city. Together we will explore Plato's text and discuss whether we think Plato's story was true or just a myth created to teach humans a lesson. If it was just a lesson Plato was teaching us, we will examine what that lesson could mean and if there was anything valuable to take away from his story. To critically examine this mystery we will look at the different theories, evidence, and search missions that have attempted to locate this mysterious city. Students will be provided opportunities to answer questions such as 'Do you believe the city was real?', 'Would you explore the ocean to find this city?', 'Do you think it's possible there are mermaids in the city if it exists?'. This class is intended for students of all knowledge levels, as I will provide a full background history of the story so that all students have the same level of knowledge to engage. Students will be able to participate during the lesson with the interactive website 'Pear Deck' which allows students to share their opinions throughout the class (it is optional and only used for larger class sizes). This website follows along with the slideshow presentation and helps students engage with the lesson. At the end of class, students will get to play a Kahoot to test their knowledge of what they learned in the class. Together we will dive deep into the fascinating mystery of the Lost City of Atlantis.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the story of the Lost City of Atlantis and why there is so much fascination and mystery surrounding this topic.
Other Details
Joined May, 2020
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1317reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in History from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Nipissing University
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Hello Outschool families,
My name is Melanie Wiancko, but you can call me Mrs. Mel! I am a Canadian teacher who loves solving puzzles, hiking, jogging, reading, and playing games! I hope to offer courses that spark your interest in history, geography, math, travel, escape rooms, chess, world religion, and more!
Experience: I have received my Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University and my Bachelor of Arts in History from Brock University. I am a certified teacher in Ontario, Canada, and I also have specific qualifications in intermediate math and intermediate/senior history and geography. I have experience teaching English online to English Language Learners ranging in ages from three to fifteen. I love teaching online and the opportunity to connect with students of all ages from around the world. We all have something to learn from one another!
Teaching Philosophy: As a lifelong learner, I believe that learning is best experienced when it is interactive, engaging, and is something that you are passionate about. In my classroom, students will be provided with the opportunity to explore their passions in interactive ways through pictures, discussion, games, and more. My classroom is a place of respect and inclusiveness where students can be curious, make mistakes, and grow. Let’s learn together!
Teaching Certificate - OCT #: 697687
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 221 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-14 learners per class
