US History: Precontact to the 1920's
In this course, we will learn about Precontact (before Columbus) all the way up until the 1920's
Sara Bartnik
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4.5
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What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Assignments will be assigned after each lesson/module.Assessment
Upon requestGrading
Upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Students in this class will learn about History from Pre Contact all the way until the 1920s! Using a combination of fun warm ups, videos, activities and lecture, we will go on a 12 week journey throughout US History! I use multiple perspectives to tell the story of US History, no graphic pictures will be shown, and all mention of war will be discussed in a student friendly way. Anything hateful or disrespectful regarding any sort of matter, be it war, or any sort of violent event will not be tolerated and immediately addressed. I will post and interact with the students at least 2x a week, max seven days, dependent on teacher availability.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Pre-Contact to Native American and European Contact
Overview and instructions for the course/icebreaker activity
- The migration of the Indigenous people across Beringia to the Americas, ways of life, the role of war regarding these tribes Lesson 2:
Native American and European Relations
King Phillips War, Jamestown, Columbian Exchange (not taught in that order) Lesson 3:
The Thirteen Colonies
The ways of life for colonists, Salem Witch Trials, Jamestown (including starving time) Lesson 4:
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Understanding how the slave trade started in the Americas, how African communities were terrorized by warfare as well as Europeans, and the Middle Passage Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will at times deal with sensitive matters such as wars, colonization and the wrongful treatment of Indigenous peoples, slavery, and other material that is relevant to American history. To help students understand these difficult topics, I will be using first-hand accounts when possible to help tell the stories of those impacted by these events.
Pre-Requisites
Students will be required to have some prior knowledge of US History and some critical thinking skills
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
I am certified to teach US History and World History to Grades 7-12, and have been teaching online since 2021. I use multiple perspectives to tell the story of US History, no graphic pictures will be shown, and all mention of war will be discussed in a student friendly way. Anything hateful or disrespectful regarding any sort of matter, be it war, or any sort of violent event will not be tolerated and immediately addressed.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$19
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Ages: 12-15
