Twisted History Journals: American People, Inventions and Disasters in Time I: 1900-1930
In this week long course, students will learn about amazing people, incredible inventions and world changing feats from 1900-1930 that have shaped history.
Jennifer Paulsen
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(376)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This 5 week course won’t be what you’d find in history books, and it isn't about exact dates or memorizing facts. This class is about understanding changes in 1900s America and how these moments changed the world forever. Students will embark on a journal-style writing history class full of unusual topics, unknown tidbits, and eye-opening realizations about incredible inventions, amazing people, and natural disasters that changed our world repeatedly. This course will include videos, class discussions, lecture and some light writing. Amazing People: Harry Houdini, Alice Paul, Helen Keller Incredible Events / Inventions: New York Subway, The Model-T, Penicillin Natural Disasters: Galveston Hurricane, Okeechobee Hurricane, San Francisco Earthquake Culture: Fashion in the 1900s, Roaring 20s, Art Styles, The Blues
Learning Goals
Topics will include, but are not limited to, the Galveston Hurricane, Helen Keller, fashion in the 20s, Harry Houdini, the Wellington Avalanche, the New York City Subway...just to name a few!
Learners will be introduced to many historical topics that will be presented with a twist of facts and unusual tidbits that they will never read in any history book. Class discussions, lecture, participation and note-taking will be the main formats used in presenting material. Students will be asked to write answers to journal questions on the sheets provided as a pdf.
Knowledge is like the wind…once you feel it...it can take you anywhere!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
376reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I adore learning fascinating, behind-the-scenes tidbits about anything. I have been teaching standard American History curriculum for 20+ years, and I have found that finding fun twists to standard curriculum helps learners remember and relate to facts better. This format helps my students build critical thinking skills, as well as gain knowledge about historical events. By adding a new perspective to familiar topics, we can expand our thinking to include new possibilities!Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 122 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class
