US History: Colonial Beginnings: The Early History (Prior To 1775)
In this 8-week self-paced class, students will learn about the very beginning of the USA history up to The Revolutionary War.
Tanya Renee Brewington, MBA
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. The students will be creating their own timeline throughout the course. After each class, the student will create that week's topic to be added to their final project. For example, the week we learn about “The colonization of America” the students will create the this on their final project through what ever art supplies or other types of supplies they have on hand. During our 8th week, all students will present their final projects under the classroom tab or, at the very least, within one week of the conclusion of the class and will receive a certificate of completion after he final project has been turned in.Assessment
Quizzes and tests will be given. The final assessment will be assessed through the final project, the timeline. In addition, a final exam will be given.Grading
Grades must be requested at the beginning of the course.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
"In this 8-week course, students will explore the early history of the United States before the year 1775. This course serves as Part 1 of a comprehensive series on U.S. history. While the series is designed to be flexible and can be taken out of order, sequential completion is recommended for enhanced understanding and retention of historical events. Following each class session, students will engage in reflective writing by summarizing the day's topic in a minimum of five sentences. This practice will aid in reinforcing learning and allow for assessment of students' comprehension. In addition, students will create a personalized timeline throughout the course, incorporating each week's theme into a final project. For instance, after studying 'The Colonization of America,' students will visually represent this topic using art supplies or other creative mediums. During the final week, students will showcase their projects for review and receive a certificate of completion upon submission. Grades can be assigned upon request. Possible external sources could include Canva for lesson content, YouTube videos Padlet for interactive assignments, Activity Learn for assignments, Google Docs, etc. Students are not required to have accounts. They will be provided links and then will complete the tasks. These tasks are for the lesson, comprehension, and interaction.
Learning Goals
Historical Knowledge and Chronology:
*Identify and explain key events, figures, and developments in U.S. history prior to
1775
*Demonstrate understanding of the chronological sequence of major historical eventsCause and Effect Analysis:
*Analyze the causes and consequences of significant historical events
*Evaluate the long-term impacts of key policies
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Early American History and Indigenous Peoples
In the lesson "Introduction to Early American History and Indigenous Peoples," students will explore the foundational aspects of early American history with a focus on the indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before European colonization. 5 assignments
Lesson 2:
The Voyage of Christopher Columbus and the Impact on Indigenous Communities
This lesson explores the historical significance of Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas in the late 15th century and the profound impact they had on the indigenous populations already living in these lands. 4 assignments
Lesson 3:
The Era of American Colonization
This lesson provides an overview of the colonization of North America by European powers, primarily focusing on the 17th and 18th centuries 4 assignments
Lesson 4:
Exploring Democracy and Comparing Democratic Systems in Various Cultures
This lesson provides a comparative analysis of democratic principles and institutions across different cultural and historical contexts, with the aim of developing a deeper understanding of the diverse expressions of democracy. 4 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class can and will involve topics of land thefts, assaults, genocide, killings, and wars. This class is not meant to be scary, but to be a true account of American history. There will be stories about people who have died. There will be stories about people who have been killed. There will be stories about the people doing the killing. There are stories where people are assaulted, sometimes sexually.
This class may not be for every student.
Supply List
* One composition notebook for the FlipBook project * Paper, Pen
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Western Governor's University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Methodist university
Through a partnership and collaboration with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and as an administrative teacher of public educational programs for more than ten years, I have taught English and social studies classes, among other subjects, to middle and high school students. Our curriculum met the Missouri Learning Standards and prepared high school students for college.
In addition, I have received over:
* 75 hours of professional development, specifically in English language arts writing courses
* 50 hours of professional development, specifically in history
* 12 hours of professional development teaching facts about people without personal viewpoints
* 75 hours of professional development in diversity from all over the world and how to teach diversity
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Self-Paced Course
$32
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Ages: 11-15
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