U.S. History thru the Eyes of the American Girl Dolls: Samantha's Manners and Mischief
Monica Kelly
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(193)
In this 8 week course, students will explore the Victorian Era of U.S. History thru the American Girl Doll Samantha book Manners and Mischief.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 4
During our live sessions (once a week), students will engage in discussion around Manners and Mischief, the first book in the Samantha Beforever, as well as doing activities to support learning of the historical time period. Students will be exposed to different reading strategies and will learn thru creative activities such as games, poems, and crafts (I will have a material list posted for each week’s activities). Students can expect to read about 3 chapters a week from Manners and...
I have been teaching 20 plus years in various capacities. I have taught k-12 here in the U.S. as well as in Central America. I homeschool my own children with experiential learning including extensive travel to different countries, immersing in different cultures, as an integral part of our curriculum. I also have taught for National University's Education department for the past 15 years. I teach in the teaching credential program. Among the many classes that I have taught, The Diverse Classroom and Multicultural Education are among them. In my background as an educator and in developing social studies curriculum, I have collaborated with many educators on how to cover these history topics. I have also attended workshops and trainings in the experiences of marginalized groups that have provided me with an understanding of these groups experiences and the historical context for American discriminatory action and thoughts. I am here to provide a historical outlook and provide insight into what was happening in history, but am not here to provide an in depth look at discrimination or the experiences of marginalized groups. The books may seem to portray generalizations about a certain people. We must remember each family and even each individual person in a certain place or of a certain culture are different. These books are a representation of a certain part of a culture and time period. We will learn that it is often beneficial to put forth an effort to understand one another and show mercy toward others. Whether people are of a different age, race, or shape, we can exercise to be kind.
Homework Offered
We will have weekly assignments (mostly vocabulary or finishing up in class activities). Students will be responsible for reading the different chapters of the book each week prior to class. There is an ongoing project due at the end of the 2 months.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
The Beforever book, Manners and Mischief is available on Amazon or can be checked out at your local library). Handouts for each week will be posted in the classroom for parents to print. If there are additional materials needed, a list will be provided before each class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Parental guidance may be needed to assist student in the reading and optional activities. There is a 3 student minimum in this class. Please share the class with others. If the minimum number is not met within 72 hours of the class, the class will either a) pushed back to start at a later date or b) canceled.
Samantha's Manners and Mischief book
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(193)
About Me My name is Monica Kelly. I am passionate about teaching!!! Teaching / Education background: I have twenty plus years of successful experience in teaching, curriculum development, and support of new teachers in various communities and at...
Group Class
$80
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 58 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
5-10 learners per class
