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Weird History: The Bizarre, the Insane, and the Worst Decisions Ever
Nelson Dean, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(300)
A fun & interactive way to learn history not found in most textbooks, this class looks at strange decisions, weird accidents, odd obsessions, & eccentric historical people, ranging from the ancient world up to the recent past.
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
From the catacombs of Paris to armies that lost battles to themselves to the throne that sits on its own throne, history is full of examples of people doing really strange things. Each class we will discuss one of these weird anomalies of past human behavior, which often don't make it into classes and textbooks. We will also take the time to empathize with these figures, trying to understand what made them do what they did, even if to us it seems confusing and self-destructive. Our...
- Students will learn about how sources influence the way we understand the past.
- Students will develop an understanding of how past events often influence the present.
- Students will examine historical decision-making and understand how historical and cultural context influences human behavior.
For the last decade, I have taught a variety of Advanced Placement classes in a brick-and-mortar high school including AP World History, AP European History, AP Art History, and AP English Language so I have many years of experience teaching this material to a diverse array of students. I am also an essay reader and clinician in AP European History for the College Board. I am thrilled to be on this platform to share my passion for the humanities with new students!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
300reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Georgia
I have been a high school music teacher for nineteen years, and a high school history and English teacher for the last fifteen years. In that time, I have taught a wide variety of classes including Percussion Methods, Geography, U.S. History, AP...
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Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 822 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-12 learners per class
