US History: Amazing Inventors, Heroes, and Game Changers
Dive into US history! Meet Ben Franklin, Harriet Tubman, Nikola Tesla, and more through engaging stories and timelines. Perfect for ages 8-11, inspiring curiosity and learning about these remarkable people.
Mrs. Lewis (B.A. Education)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(16)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Discovering Game Changers: Exploring Lives that Shaped History Join us on a fascinating journey through the lives of history's game changers. From childhood to legacy, uncover the stories of influential individuals and learn how they shaped history. What to Expect: Explore diverse biographies of remarkable figures. Engage with multimedia tools like Google Slides and video clips. Encourage active participation and sharing throughout the class. Prerequisites: A love of learning is all that's required for this ongoing class. No prior knowledge necessary—just curiosity and eagerness to explore. Weekly Schedule: Week 1: Ben Franklin Week 2: Abe Lincoln Week 3: Harriet Tubman Week 4: George Washington Carver Week 5: Nikola Tesla Week 6: Teddy Roosevelt. Week 7: Madame C. J. Walker. Week 8: Eleanor Roosevelt
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Ben Franklin
Ben's ideas, inventions and sayings are still used today. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Abe Lincoln
Abe kept our country together. We'll look at this in an age appropriate way. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Harriet Tubman
Students will read about Harriet Tubman's courageous life, answer questions based on a timeline, and learn about her pivotal role in the Underground Railroad and her efforts to help enslaved people gain freedom. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
George Washington Carver
Students will read about Mr. Carver's amazing life, answer questions based on a timeline, and learn about the many products we have because of his scientific discovery. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://www.biography.com/activists/greta-thunberg
Joined December, 2019
5.0
16reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University
I have 14 years of experience teaching in 2nd and 4th grade classrooms.Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $171 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class
