The Salem Witch Trials
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Come and join us as we look at life in the U.S. History in the late 1600's, who was accused of witchcraft, comparisons of the witch hunts in Europe, the many different theories around the cause, and the aftermath of the Salem Witch Trials.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
The Salem Witch Trials have fascinated people for the last several centuries. What caused them? Who died and how? Could anything like that ever happen again? Come join us as we walk through 11 weeks of witch facts, legends, and folklore. 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...
11 lessons//11 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionLife in Puritan New EnglandWeek 2Lesson 2Beliefs and Ways of lifeA closer examination of Puritan beliefs and ways of lifeWeek 3Lesson 3What is a witch?A look at the history of the word witch and those that have been accusedWeek 4Lesson 4Who was accused?Who was accused and what were their positions and roles in societyWeek 5Lesson 5Brief overview of the witch trials of Europe and EnglandA look at various witch hunts and trials around the worldWeek 6Lesson 6Comparisons of religions of the timeA look at the different religious views of the time and their attitudes towards witchcraft and societyWeek 7Lesson 7Possible causes for the hysteriaA look at the many different theories that have been posed by historians for the events in SalemWeek 8Lesson 8Historians view of the eventsWhy historians believe it happened; what we know as fact vs. legendsWeek 9Lesson 9Books and FilmExplore various books, stories, movies, and parables about the eventsWeek 10Lesson 10Comparisons to Modern times (Communism 1950's)How the Cold War era compare to the hysteria in SalemWeek 11Lesson 11Aftermath of the trialsThe affect on the community and American culture
Students will learn not only about the Salem Witch Trials, but the possible theories of why it occurred, the witch hunts in Europe, different cultures beliefs on witchcraft, and other points in history where the marginalized have been persecuted.
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.
Homework Offered
Each week there will be a list of discussion questions (5-10) for the students to answer. These are opinion questions, and are to gauge what the student learned or had questions about the lecture. Each week there will also be a list of homework options for each student to choose from. These will be mostly short research topics where each student is encouraged to write a short paper (1-2 paragraphs).1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grades Offered
There may some suggested reading material or films as options also. There will be discussions about the forms of torture that was inflicted up on the accused, which is why the age limit is set to 14-18. 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. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress
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