What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
In this class, we will be looking at several mysteries, disappearances, and supernatural events from the Victorian Era (1837-1901) and discussing what may have happened. Our topics for this class will include: the Eilean Mor disappearances, the Mary Celeste, the Devil’s Footprints, the lost ship in the desert, and ghost stories from period newspapers. For each mystery, we will go over the history of the event, what happened, and any necessary background information. After all that information has been presented, we will discuss the various theories and possibilities of each. Students are encouraged to converse and reach their own conclusions as to what happened based on the history provided. None of the stories will feature gory details; however, it is noted that we will be discussing elements related to true crime with the theories behind the disappearances. As well as death, as it goes along with the ghost stories. For this class, I will be presenting the information using a slideshow presentation with marked breaks for the students to discuss the details and their thoughts. Do you think that you can solve the mysteries?
Learning Goals
Students will learn a little bit of history, as well as using what they learn to think about the outcomes of historic events.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We are discussing mysteries that will tie into true crime, disappearances, and the supernatural. None of the details will be gory or gruesome.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Victorian Book of the Dead by Chris Woodyard
"Abandoned Ship: The Mary Celeste" the Smithsonian
"Mary Celeste" Encyclopedia Britannica
Ridout, Brian V. (2021) "The Devil's Footprints Revisited," Report and Transactions of the Devonshire Association. The Devonshire Association. 153; 291-306
Historic UK
Mysterious Britain & Ireland
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from University of Nebraska at Kearney
I have a Master of Arts in Early European History from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. I have been teaching and lecturing on Medieval and Victorian folklore for several years for both children and adults. Additionally, I volunteer at the Victorian Ghost Story Museum, creating online content.
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Live One-Time Class
$18
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