U.S History: A Nation Divided
In this three-week course, students will analyze the irreconcilable challenges the United States faced that would result in the Civil War. #academic
Jacob K
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is always optional. I believe learners would benefit from implementing the information they learn in class, however, I also understand that each learner is unique. Learners will analyze primary source documents and answer comprehension questions based on a primary source. These activities should not take more than one hour to completeAssessment
Learners will be assessed informally in each class through verbal comprehension checks and class discussion. Each class will begin with a quick review of the activities from the previous week's class to ensure students understood the material. At the end of each unit, students will complete a Kahoot which will act as an informal summative assessment of the unit.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Join me as we examine the lead-up to the American Civil War as the United States tries to grapple with the different positions on slavery that have divided the nation and threaten to bring an end to the union. This course will be taught using visual aids via PowerPoint in a lecture-based format. Students will be expected to ask questions and discuss the material we are covering as a group. During the 50-minute class periods, students should expect to answer questions to check their understanding and participate in class discussions. The last week of the course will be the unit test in the form of an interactive game of Kahoot. This is an introductory class, so students do not need to have any background knowledge coming into class! Week 1: The Issue of Slavery (early attempts at compromise, 3/5 Compromise, Compromise of 1820, adding new states, different political perspectives of slavery) Week 2: A Divided Nation (Compromise of 1850, Caning of Charles Sumner, Dred Scott Decision, Stephen Douglas v.s Abraham Lincoln, John Brown) Week 3: Kahoot Assessment
Learning Goals
I can trace the failure of compromise to ease sectional differences; e.g., the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act.
I can investigate how the abolitionist movement increased sectional tensions between the Northern and Southern states; e.g., John Brown's raid, the Dred Scott decision, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and the Fugitive Slave Law.
I can assess how the election of 1860 led to secession.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course utilizes Kahoot as a means of assessing student understanding of the stated learning goals.
Supply List
All materials will be supplied by the teacher.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Akron
I am a licensed middle school and high Social Studies teacher in the state of Ohio. I have been teaching Social Studies to middle and high school students for the last four years. I have used this same lesson with students in the classroom and it has always been highly engaging. I also have a Bachelor's degree in both Education and History.
Both my teaching license in Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) and my Bachelor's degree in History qualify me to teach this introductory course on the Irreconcilable Period.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $65 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-4 learners per class
