Americans call this little-understood conflict between France and England that played out in 18th Century Colonial America the French and Indian War. But the name is misleading. What was the cause? Who were the combatants?  What was at stake? Who were the losers and who were the winners? And what were the consequences for France, Britain, the British colonists, and the Native Americans? These are the questions we'll be wrestling with during this 6-week class on the war that led to the American Revolution.

Lesson 1: The British Colonies
Lesson 2: Colonial Life
Lesson 3: Rights of an Englishman
Lesson 4: Mistakes Were Made
Lesson 5: Europe's Proxy War
Lesson 6: The Cost of War

Each week students will:
• view a recorded lesson that introduces the content
• view a recorded lesson that demonstrates a reading comprehension skill
• independently read and respond to written texts, videos, and images
• practice rare-word vocabulary on Quizlet (no student account necessary) 
• complete a challenge activity

In addition to the prerecorded lessons, I will provide a study exercise for each lesson that focuses on a discreet skill, such as summarizing, taking Cornell Notes, creating a content web, or using question-answer relationships to answer questions about a nonfiction text.

My teaching style is one of starting with a question and generating additional questions that often lead to unexpected connections and discoveries.  

Please note: There are no scheduled live video lessons.  Students will be expected to complete the weekly assignments and participate in the padlet activities at their own pace. This course format works well if your learner prefers independent pacing or is uncomfortable with live video classes.