U.S. History Explorers
This is a complete course covering U.S. history from the events leading up to the American Revolution to the end of the Cold War.
Tamara J Stafford (T.J.)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(174)
What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. An optional worksheet will be uploaded each week for students to complete along with the video lessons.Assessment
Each lesson will be accompanied by a worksheet that includes 5 targeted questions and one critical thinking question. This worksheet is optional for students and may be filled out during the lesson or used as a quiz after the lesson is complete.Grading
Students have the option to upload completed worksheets for feedback from the teacher each week.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Some of the most fascinating stories of all time come from actual events that are beyond what the imagination can concoct. The people and events that make up the past have incredible and often untold stories. It is my goal to teach students in this class the details that are often overlooked starting from the Revolutionary War and continuing to The Cold War. The format for instruction includes videos, slide presentations, and often times relevant music to the topic being discussed. It is my goal to inspire curiosity and interest in each student. I aim for students to leave class each week excited to tell others what they have learned and motivated to learn more. Objectivity is my highest priority when teaching history. Each lesson will provide information from multiple perspectives. This class is not intended to be an opinion course and will focus only on facts. This course is a self-paced version of my History Explorers class which has been running for approximately 3 years now.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the history of the United States and how events have built on each other to connect generations. This course aims to teach students the most important figures and influential moments that have shaped the United States.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Spilling the Tea
This lesson covers the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party, including the Seven Years War and the Stamp Act. Lesson 2:
Shot Heard Round the World
Battles of Lexington and Concord Lesson 3:
Declaration of Independence
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Long Island. Lesson 4:
Revolutionary Spies
The Culper Spies and their impact on the War. This lesson will also cover Benedict Arnold. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should be advised that much of the material in this class will focus on wars throughout history, however, I do not intend on discussing any graphic details of violent elements. Additionally, sensitive language and social issues may be addressed as part of historic events. Age appropriateness is at the forefront of all of my lesson planning. This class will follow the curriculum recommendations of the state of Colorado for 5th grade students. This information can be found at: https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/2020cas-5-guide#ss
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
National Archive website:
https://www.archives.gov/research/military/american-revolution
Additional References will be added as needed
Colorado Social Studies Standards:
https://www.cde.state.co.us/standardsandinstruction/2020cas-5-guide#ss
Declaration of Independence
https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/martha-washington/george-and-martha-washingtons-relationship/https://www.vmfa.museum/learn-archive/microsites/george-catlin/native-american-indian-and-western-expansion-of-the-united-states/
https://www.education.com/download/lesson-plan/journey-on-the-underground-railroad/attachments/the-underground-railroad-worksheet.pdf
Joined December, 2020
4.9
174reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a declared minor in Psychology. In addition to my degree, which covers all academic subjects taught at the Elementary level, I have also completed multiple courses on American history and Western Civilization. My focus on Psychology brings insight to studying individuals and events to be discussed from a historical standpoint. As a teacher, I have taught over 200 online classes, including a variety of history courses, and I am familiar with effective course formats.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 9-14
