Travel the USA - Minnesota Facts and Trivia
During this one time class, we will explore the geography, history, famous landmarks, wildlife and notable people from Minnesota while learning some new trivia.
Mrs. Bausch, M. Ed.
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
An online game of Kahoot will provide a fun way to review information as well as discuss new facts.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Are you ready for a road trip? Join me as we explore Minnesota together. From the Twin Cities to the headwaters of the Mississippi River, there are facts for everyone to learn about this diverse and beautiful state. We'll learn about some of the geography, wildlife and history as well as people and places that impact the state. Using photographs, Google slides and a state facts website, our knowledge of The North Star State will grow. After learning new facts, we'll spend the rest of our time together learning and reviewing Minnesota trivia through a game of Kahoot. Together, let's embark on an virtual and educational road trip.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify landforms, locations, wildlife and famous people of Minnesota.
Learners will understand the diversity of Minnesota and general facts about the region.
Learners will comprehend trivia facts that impact life in Minnesota during a game of Kahoot.
Other Details
Supply List
A website link will be provided with state facts as a visual lesson enhancement. Learners will also need to access the website for the Kahoot review game.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Sources:
https://www.exploreminnesota.com/media/facts-figures
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/minnesota/
"Fifty States- All you Need to Know" by Baird, Brousseau, & Rose
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in History
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Education
Twelve years experience teaching Social Studies in a public school
Teaching Certification in Social Studies grades 6-12
Teaching Certification in Middle School Science grades 6-8
Course work in Gifted Education from UC Berkeley at Irvine
Museum Studies courses from Johns Hopkins University
Personal travel in Minnesota Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-8 learners per class
