U.S. History: Explore Each State! (9-12)
Come learn about the U.S. through the history of all 50 states and territories - from Indigenous history and European and American settlement to the current culture over 20 weeks - 52 individual lessons!
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
52 pre-recorded lessons
average 32 mins per video20 weeks
of teacher support27 hrs 58 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. For each class/state, there will be 3-5 homework options given. These could be to watch a film, write a short 2-3 paragraph paper, worksheets, cook a local recipe, visit a site virtually, or create something. Learners will be able to choose the homework projects that they are interested in. All homework assignments will be due on Sunday of each week. For each state, learners will be identifying and tracking on a map. We will also be learning which U.S. President is born in each state, with optional homework on each.Letter Grade
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Welcome to Discovering the 50 States: A Journey Through U.S. History and Culture! In this interactive and self-paced course, students will explore the unique story of each U.S. state - its people, places, and past. We’ll take a deep dive into the history, geography, and cultural identity of all 50 states through a blend of historical research, creative projects, and virtual exploration. Each lesson will answer important questions like: Who originally lived in this area? What Indigenous groups called it home? What motivated European and American settlers to move there? When and how did it become a state? What important events or conflicts took place there? Who are the notable people from this state and what is it known for today? What makes this state unique in the American story? 🗺️ Throughout the course, students will also: Build an ongoing interactive U.S. map Complete mini-biographies of U.S. Presidents and state historical figures Sample regional recipes and foods (optional, fun kitchen activities!) Take virtual tours of national parks, historic landmarks, and cultural sites Work on creative projects like dioramas, worksheets, or short research reports 🎥 Course Format: This is an asynchronous class, meaning there are no live meetings. All lessons are presented through recorded lectures, with optional supplemental materials such as YouTube videos, readings, and hands-on activities. Students will have 1 full year from their start date to complete the course. However, direct communication with me will be available for the official 20-week course period. I'm here to answer questions, give feedback, and support learners as they work through the material. 📩 Homework & Communication: Homework is optional. If your student chooses to submit assignments or message me through the classroom page, I will respond within 24 hours (except Sundays).
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn more than just the state population, motto, and flower. They will learn about the different groups of people, how they participated in conflicts and battles, different landmarks, food, music, and culture.Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum52 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Delaware
1 assignment
28 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Pennsylvania
1 assignment
46 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
New Jersey
1 assignment
40 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Georgia
1 assignment
31 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing treatment of Native Americans and African Americans throughout American history. All discussions will be handled in an age appropriate manner. Learners will be using Youtube (private channel) links embedded in the classroom page to view lecture videos.
Supply List
Learners will be given a blank map to track each state, as well as an optional note sheet for facts they find interesting.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources that will be used in this course are, but not limited to:
National Geographic
Smithsonian
History Channel
Britannica
For example:
Oklahoma:
Oklahoma Historical Society https://www.okhistory.org/
History.com
National Park Service
Tulsa History.org https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/
The evolution of Indian Territory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1resRyKb8A
Gettysburg of the West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aho6Tv8UMeE&t=131s
Alaska:
Alaska Centers Public Lands Information https://www.alaskacenters.gov/explore/culture/history
Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-russia-gave-alaska-americas-gateway-arctic-180962714/
Office of the Historian Department of State https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/alaska-purchase
Alaska Historical Society https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/
National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/klgo/learn/goldrush.htm
History.com
National Geographic.com
15 Things They Don't Tell You About Living in Alaska https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0n11XQgm7I
CNN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxha9T-eScc
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
$20
weekly52 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 19 learners
Ages: 9-12
