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The Story of Early US History
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
To understand History we need to understand the overall story of it and how things fit together. In this class learners will learn about the overall story of American History by looking at the smaller stories that are a part of it. From the early Indigenous Peoples to the Constitution. These will be given from a variety of perspectives and viewpoints. Each week there will be a lecture about the events, and if time allows there will be some discussion about the events and their importance....
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1: BeginningsFirst Indigenous Peoples, Ancestral Pueblo, Adena, Mississippians, Algonquin Nation, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, arrival of Europeans (Taught from a general factual perspective, and inclusive of all points of view)Week 2Lesson 2Week 2: 13 British ColoniesThe founding of each of the first English ColoniesWeek 3Lesson 3Week 3: Life in the coloniesEarly governments, tolerance and intolerance, differencesWeek 4Lesson 4Week 4: Moving towards IndependenceLead up to and French and Indian War (Seven Years War)Week 5Lesson 5Week 5: Lead up to The American RevolutionGreat Britain clamps down, Colonists protestWeek 6Lesson 6Week 6: The American RevolutionRebellion, War begins, Declaration of Independence, Revolution itselfWeek 7Lesson 7Week 7: Gaining IndependenceProblems during war, End of Revolution and its effectsWeek 8Lesson 8Week 8: Starting new nationCritical Period, Articles of ConfederationWeek 9Lesson 9Week 9: Constitutional ConventionImportance, what occurred during Constitutional ConventionWeek 10Lesson 10Week 10: The Constitution Part 1Getting states to ratify the Constitution, division of powers between states and national governmentsWeek 11Lesson 11Week 11: The Constitution Part 2Division of Powers, 3 branches of governmentWeek 12Lesson 12Week 12: The Constitution Part 3Congress overview, passing laws, Washington becomes President
- Learners will learn about early American History, be able to discuss it, and answer essay questions related to it.
I love history and learning about how people lived during different times. I like to do research into how people lived and trying things out for myself. I believe the best way to learn about something is to try and experience it first hand and through this class we will try to experience this as best we can. I have traveled extensively and interacted with many cultures firsthand, so I have a broad first hand experience and understanding of different cultures and their effect and perspective on the world. I teach history classes on Outschool in a variety of formats and subjects, including many that include sensitive topics.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Each week there will be an assigned essay question which learners are to answer in one paragraph and submit to the teacher related to that week's lesson.
This class covers a long period of history, in which there were several wars, and featured the mistreatment of various groups. These topics will be handled in an age appropriate manner. If parents have any questions or concerns please contact the teacher. If questions arise in class about these topics, they will be treated in a sensitive and inclusive way, while being accurate, and age appropriate. Learners will be encouraged to share their own opinions on the topics as well.
"American History Review Text" by Irving L Gordon (Used every week) "The Story of America" by John Anthony Scott (Primarily used Week 1) Used all weeks as reference for teacher: americanindian.si.edu/nk360/lessons-resources/search-resources www.haudenosauneeconfederacy.com www.americanyawp.com We will also use the US Constitution, and Declaration of Independence, along with other sources from the time. (Used appropriate weeks)
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former Home School student who has never stopped learning! I love history and telling stories verbally and through writing, and I want to share that passion with others. I believe the statement is true: “Those who don’t learn from History...
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Group Class
$13
weekly or $153 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-9 learners per class