US History by the Decade: 2000-2010
An in-depth look at how American culture changed during the Bush administration, the attacks on 9/11, the election of Barack Obama, the recession, the change in communication with digital and social media, and popular music and movies. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
13 live meetings
9 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, students will be given 3-5 options for homework. These could be writing a short paragraph/research topic, watching a youtube video or movie, listening to music, or conducting an interview.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Welcome to the new millennium! In this class, we will take a look at what made this decade so iconic. 1. 2000 Election – Bush v. Gore 2. September, 11 2001 attack 3. Bush Administration – War in Afghanistan and Iraq 4. 2000 Census – US Population more than 280 Million – How did we get here? (And where are we now?) 5. Hurricane Katrina 6. 2008 Election of Barack Obama 7. 2008 Economy – The crash and the recession 8. The iPhone and new technology 9. Social Media – MySpace; Twitter; Facebook 10. Pop Culture – Fashion, Dance, and Trends; Netflix and going digital 11. Popular Music; Youtube 12. Movies – The Dark Knight, Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Up, Avatar, Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, 13. The New Era of Young Adult Books The beginning of each class will consist of a 20-30 minute lecture that may include videos, music, or pictures. The second part will consist of open discussions with guided questions. Students are encouraged to participate, either verbally or in the chat box. Each week students will be given the option of homework topics to work on independently. These will be research topics, and each student is to write a 1-2 paragraph about the topic of their choosing, movies to watch, short youtube videos to watch, or even conducting an interview. There will be occasional additional links to articles or videos that will be posted on the classroom page during the week. Students are encouraged to join in a group discussion on the classroom page about these, but it is not required. Some of the weekly homework assignments might include watching movies that were popular during this era, or listening to music. Students are encouraged to talk to family members who remember this era to get their opinion on life during this time. This class will cover some of the highs and lows of this decade and give students a better understanding of how all of this affected not only culture but politics today. All subjects will be discussed at an age appropriate level. If you are interested this class but are unsure of the longer class schedule or topics that will be covered, check out my one-time class: Introduction to U.S. History – The 1920’s Through the 2000’s https://outschool.com/classes/introduction-to-us-history-the-1920s-through-the-2000s-ZPExDaYU#uscyZFnENM
Learning Goals
Students will learn about what made the early 2000's so iconic. They will have a better understanding of the presidential terms of both Bush and the early Obama term, how social media changed communication, changes in technology, the attacks on September 11 and how the country responded, Hurricane Katrina and it's aftermath, and how young adult literature and movies became cultural icons.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing many aspects of culture in the early 2000's, so topics of sexism, racism, war, and discrimination will come up. We will be discussing the attacks on 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. All topics will be discussed in an age appropriate manner.
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. Reviews
Live Group Class
$140
for 13 classes1x per week, 13 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
