Twisted History Journals: American People, Inventions and Disasters in Time IV: 1970s *Summer Camp*
In this summer camp, students will learn about amazing people, incredible inventions, natural disasters and world changing feats from the 1970s that have shaped American 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 summer camp 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 drastically. This course will include videos, class discussions, lecture and some light writing. Amazing People: Maya Angelou, Katherine Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., JFK Incredible Events / Inventions: Little League, Floppy Disk, Email, Walt Disney World, Watergate, The Bronx Fires, Earth Day Natural Disasters: Rapid City Flood, Super Outbreak of 1974 Culture: 70's Disco, Fashion, The Art Scene, Disco Music, Pop Culture
Learning Goals
Topics will include, but are not limited to, Home VCR Systems, Mobile Phones, Watergate, Disco and Steven Spielberg...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.
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 have been teaching standard American History curriculum for 20+ years, and I have found that finding fun twists to traditional 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 twists to familiar topics, we can expand our thinking to include new possibilities!Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
