What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Are you ready for a road trip? Join me as we explore the state of Pennsylvania together. From historic Philadelphia to the rural farmland and the Amish of Lancaster County to the Application Mountains and city of Pittsburgh, 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 the National Geographic Kids website, our knowledge of the Keystone State will grow. After learning new facts, we'll spend the rest of our time together learning Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
Learners will understand the diversity of Pennsylvania and general facts about the region.
Learners will comprehend trivia facts that impact life in Pennsylvania during a game of Kahoot.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Sources:
"Fifty States- All you Need to Know" by Baird, Brousseau, & Rose
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
Native Pennsylvanian
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-8 learners per class