What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
If requested, after each class, learners can complete a one-page handout, including information they learned about the Portugal, as well as places they would like to visit, foods they would like to eat, etc. if they were to travel to Portugal in real life.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
In this class, we will "travel to" Portugal and learn several interesting and fun facts about it. Information will include the geography, a little language, the capital, major cities, the currency, popular tourist attractions, and more. Because travel is a visual experience, our virtual traveling will include many pictures and virtual reality tours of the country as well. Learners do not need to have any knowledge of Portugal prior to taking this class. Prior to class, learners are encouraged to discover their own fun fact about the Portugal to share with the class. Though I will have plenty of information to share with the learners, I encourage learners to share with the class and interact with each other as well. This is an interactive class in which learners will be encouraged to ask questions and share. And as such, it is highly encouraged that cameras are on throughout class. At the end of each class, learners will receive a stamp in their virtual passport! If learners enjoy this class about Portugal, the travel doesn't have to stop here. Scroll down to sign up for my on-going "Travel Around the World, One Country at a Time" class in which we learn about a new country each week! CLASS RECORDING POLICY: When you enroll in this class, you are paying for the live class, just like if this were an in-person class. I do not share recordings of my group classes in order to protect the privacy of all learners—many parents do not feel comfortable with other families having access to videos that include their child, and to maintain the experience of the class—this class has been designed for a live experience that includes video and interactive slides. Watching a recording while simultaneously attempting to independently navigate the slides and activities will not result in the same experience.
Learning Goals
Learners gain a basic understanding of a new country. They will be able to locate it on a map and share information about the language(s) spoken, currency used, etc. They will also increase their curiosity about and their openness to parts of the world they've never seen.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses Nearpod interactive slides which provide learners with the opportunity to explore 360° images, answer polls, manipulate drag and drop slides, and more. A Nearpod link will be shared at the beginning of class. Nearpod does not require users to make an account.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of the Pacific
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University
I have a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and have lived abroad in Japan and travelled to a total of 19 countries and 31 US states. I have personally travelled to Portugal and have fun experiences to share! I'm also a Nearpod Certified Educator.
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-10 learners per class