U.S History: The American Civil War
In this four-week course, students will analyze the causes, battles, and impact of the American Civil War. #academic
Jacob K
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is always optional. I believe learners would benefit from implementing the information they learn in class, however, I also understand that each learner is unique. Learners will analyze primary source documents and answer comprehension questions based on a primary source. These activities should not take more than one hour to completeAssessment
Learners will be assessed informally in each class through verbal comprehension checks and class discussion. Each class will begin with a quick review of the activities from the previous week's class to ensure students understood the material. At the end of each unit, students will complete a Kahoot which will act as an informal summative assessment of the unit.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Join me as we examine the immediate causes of the civil war, the major battles, and the lasting legacy it left on the history of the United States. This course will be taught using visual aids via PowerPoint in a lecture-based format. Students will be expected to ask questions and discuss the material we are covering as a group. During the 50-minute class periods, students should expect to answer questions to check their understanding and participate in class discussions. The last week of the course will be the unit test in the form of an interactive game of Kahoot. This is an introductory class, so students do not need to have any background knowledge coming into class! Week 1: The War Begins (immediate causes, different perspectives, Crittenden Compromise, Fort Sumter) Week 2: Breaking Down the War (advantages and disadvantages of both sides, significant battles of the war) Week 3: The Legacy of the War (abolition of slavery, 14th, and 15th amendments, fundamental changes to government) Week 4: Kahoot Assessment
Learning Goals
I can list the strategies of the North and South in the Civil War
I can identify the outcome of the first major battle in the Civil War
I can explain how the Union responded to significant defeats in the East in 1862
I can list the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation
I can explain the political and economic changes that occurred during the Civil War
I can list the factors that helped the success of the Confederate soldiers early in the Civil War
I can explain what role the African Americans played in the Military efforts of the North and South
I can explain how the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War
I can list events that occurred at the end of the Civil War
I can explain what total war is
I can explain why General Lee surrendered
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course utilizes Kahoot as a means of assessing student understanding of the stated learning goals.
Supply List
All materials will be supplied by the teacher.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Akron
I am a licensed middle school and high Social Studies teacher in the state of Ohio. I have been teaching Social Studies to middle and high school students for the last four years. I have used this same lesson with students in the classroom and it has always been highly engaging. I also have a Bachelor's degree in both Education and History.
Both my teaching license in Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) and my Bachelor's degree in History qualify me to teach this introductory course on the American Civil War.Reviews
Live Group Course
$24
weekly or $70 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-4 learners per class
