Unsolved Mysteries in History
In this 4 week course students will use their detective skills to break down unsolved mysteries throughout history! They will practice drawing conclusions based on the evidence and increase problem solving skills.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete assignments during the live sessions. The teacher will evaluate and provide feedback upon request.Grading
Students will earn participation points for completing activities in class. This will serve as an incentive to stay engaged and do our best work!Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Welcome to Unsolved Mysteries in History! This 4-week course will allow students to sharpen their critical thinking skills as we discuss events throughout history that can not fully be explained. We will explore Stonehenge, Lost Tombs in Egypt, the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and much more! Students will have the opportunity to refresh skills before the upcoming school year and build an appreciation for Social Studies. We will be using Common Core State Standards to practice skills that are essential in Social Studies and in education. This course will also provide support in ELA skills. Using a combination of presentation, discussion, video, and games we will create an experience that will be educational as well as fun! As stated in my teaching profile, it is my firm belief that education should be enjoyable for all learners. Too often skills learned while studying history are left out of the educational experience. This summer students will be able to learn valuable and applicable skills not just for the classroom but for life.
Learning Goals
This class will include lessons that reinforce skills stated in CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6.1-8.1- 8.10. Students will determine the central idea of primary and secondary texts, cite evidence to support an analysis of a text, and much more!
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Stonehenge
Students will discuss the mystery of Stonehenge. They will answer questions and practice citing sources by including evidence from the articles provided. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Nazca Lines
Students will discuss the mystery of the Nazca Lines in Peru. They will create their own analysis and draw their own conclusions based on evidence provided. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Students will conduct their own research on the Lost Colony of Roanoke to identify primary and secondary sources. They will use the evidence they found to support their opinions and present it to others in the class. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Student's Choice
Students will have the opportunity to vote on and select the final lesson in the series. Topics to chose from will be: DB Cooper, The Mary Celeste, Cleopatra's tomb, or the Voynich Manuscript. They will use writing skills to create a short summary on the events that occurred. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class will move at a pace that is acceptable for all learning needs. Learners will be provided extra time and support as needed.
Parental Guidance
This course will include stories that may include: battles, hardships of the time, various religious beliefs, aspects of different cultures, disappearances, and events that have not been fully explained.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites are required for this course,
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have four years experience teaching Social Studies at the Middle School level. I also have a Master's Degree in Education (K-8) from Grand Canyon University. Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
weekly or $240 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
