U.S. History for Middle Schoolers - Summer Session
In this ongoing class, a new topic in U.S. History will be explored each week!
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
This course is a review or introduction to significant political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic developments in American history from the first civilizations through 1877. The topics that will be taught are listed below. Throughout the course, students will be given primary and secondary sources to analyze major themes in America's history such as the role of America in the world, migration, settlement, democracy, American culture, the changing face of American society, and national identity. Multiple viewpoints are presented. Students will explore themes of history, geography, economics, civic responsibility, and government. This live class will focus on exploring the theme for the week using interactive slides, storytelling, and lots of discussions. I also like to include a game during this class to keep learners engaged. Course Outline: Week of June 11: A:shiwi and Haudenosaunee - Cultural Diversity Amongst Tribal Groups Week of June 17: The English Colonies in North America Week of June 24: The Declaration of Independence Week of July 1: The American Revolution Week of July 8: The Constitution and Bill of Rights Week of July 15: A Young Nation Week of July 22: The Civil War Week of July 29: The Great Wave of Immigration Week of August 5: The Great Depression Week of August 12: World War II Classes will repeat after August 12.
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Parental Guidance
Topics will include information about various historical events and subjects that can be sensitive in nature. If inappropriate topics are brought up, they will be addressed quickly, and the discussion will be redirected. Multiple perspectives are used throughout the course.
Sources
The 1619 Project Curriculum - https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum
https://www.tolerance.org/frameworks/teaching-hard-history/american-slavery/6-12-framework
US: Narrative History (V1) by McGraw-Hill.
"Trouble in Mind” by Leon F. Litwack.
“Life Upon These Shores: Looking at African American History 1513-2008” by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Native Knowledge 360 - https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360
Resources from the Library of Congress Native American Collection and the National Museum of the American Indian will be used during our unit on the Indigenous peoples as well as throughout the course. This includes maps, images, recordings, first-hand accounts, and documents. These resources can be found at:
https://americanindian.si.edu
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/native-americans/
Resources from the Library of Congress will be used during the Civil War and Reconstruction unit which include photos and first-hand accounts. These resources can be found at:
https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/
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Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
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Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a Juris Doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular! Reviews
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$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
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Ages: 11-14
3-16 learners per class
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