The Salem Witch Trials
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.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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11 pre-recorded lessons
11 weeks
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1-2 hours per week. 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).Assessment
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
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 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
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.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum11 Lessons
over 11 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
Life in Puritan New England Lesson 2:
Beliefs and Ways of life
A closer examination of Puritan beliefs and ways of life Lesson 3:
What is a witch?
A look at the history of the word witch and those that have been accused Lesson 4:
Who was accused?
Who was accused and what were their positions and roles in society Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Sources
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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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. Reviews
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