U.S. History Camp
This course meets every day for a week and combines several classes that I teach. Each class includes a presentation, film clips, Kahoot quizzes, and Teacher and Learner interaction in the form of question and answer. #academic
Mr. Marshall
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(82)
What's included
5 live meetings
9 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
Optional suggested readings are included above. All of my courses all use a youth history book as an outline and aim at a "Great Books" approach to learning history.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This camp includes my most popular courses on Outschool to extend over a week of two-hour meetings with a break in the middle. All meetings will include a slide presentation, kahoot quiz, and student interaction. Readings are optional but enrich the learning experience. Course Content Day 1: Roanoke Island: America's Lost Colony Miller, Lee. Roanoke: The Mystery of the Lost Colony. New York: Scholastic Nonfiction, 2007. And The 13 American Colonies: Fun and Foul Facts Suggested reading: Raum, Elizabeth. The Dreadful, Smelly Colonies: The Disgusting Details About Life in Colonial America Day 2: George Washington's Spies + American Revolution Overview (In two sessions) Suggested reading: Allen, Thomas B., and Cheryl Harness. George Washington: Spymaster. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2007. (there are several such books "The Secret Six," and a "Totally True Adventures" Day 3: The Killing of Lincoln and Chasing John Wilkes Booth + Civil War Overview (In two sessions) Suggested reading: Swanson, James L. Chasing Lincoln's Killer. New York: Scholastic Press, 2009. Day 4: Chasing Jefferson Davis + Reconstruction America (In two sessions) Suggested reading: Swanson, James L. Bloody Times: The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and the Manhunt for Jefferson Davis. 2018. Day 5: The Real Pirates of the Caribbean Suggested reading Malam, John. Great Big Book of Pirates. Pub, 2010. And Catching Lincoln's Grave Robbers Suggested reading: Sheinkin, Steve. Lincoln's Grave Robbers. 2018
Learning Goals
This camp provides an overview of significant historical events in U.S. History and also seeks to engage and even entertain Outschool students.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Lincoln assassination involves his death, and the last meeting involves a plot to steal his remains, but it not presented in an overly graphic way. Parents of sensitive learners should understand this ahead of time.
Supply List
The ability to connect to kahoot quizzes. They work better on a second device but can be run from one laptop or desktop computer.
Optional Reading List:
Allen, Thomas B., and Cheryl Harness. George Washington: Spymaster. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2007.
Swanson, James L. Chasing Lincoln's Killer. New York: Scholastic Press, 2009.
Sheinkin, Steve. Lincoln's Grave Robbers. 2018.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
4.9
82reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana
I am a former college instructor and have been teaching on outschool for over a year. I avoid sensationalism in the presentation of difficult or upsetting topics. I have taught student from 8 years old to college students, and I am a leader in local scout troop and have coached sports as well, so I have a range of experience with different learners. Reviews
Live Group Class
$199
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
115 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class
