US History by the Decade: The 1980's
Come and join us as we flashback to the totally tubular 1980's and learn about the the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Challenger explosion, music and fashion, how movies and Saturday morning cartoons shaped a generation, and more!
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Each week, learners will be given several short discussion questions to answer. They will also be given 2-5 options for homework projects. These could be watching a movie from the 80's, reading a short article, or writing a short 1-2 paragraph research topic.Assessment
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Let's flashback to the 1980's! The 1980's were such an iconic decade - from the fashion and MTV, two Olympic boycotts, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, each U.S. school age kid going through the D.A.R.E. program, and Saturday morning cartoons - there is so much to cover! So put on your favorite 80's fashion (side ponytail! scrunchy socks!) and come and join us for some radical 80's fun! This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
Students will explore history through pop culture, major events, and notable biographies from the 1980's.
Our goals for this class are to:
Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format.
Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events.
Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures.
Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions.
Use technology to research both past and current events and topics.
To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals
Recognized Inequities and their causes
Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
The Olympics!
1980 Boycott of Summer Olympics in Russia, 1984 Eastern Bloc boycott of Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Lesson 2:
Tragedy and disaster
Refugee Act; Mt. St. Helens erupts; Collapse of hotel walkway in Kansas Lesson 3:
Ronald Reagan
Election of Ronald Reagan; Assassination attempt; Re-election; "Tear down this wall"; Fall of Berlin wall Lesson 4:
I want my MTV!
The beginning of MTV and video culture Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Language of Instruction
English
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, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 12-17
