What Makes the State of Pennsylvania Unique?
In this one-time class, we will learn all about the state of Pennsylvania from it's history and formation to current events.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to Pennsylvania! Come join us as we learn what makes this state so unique and amazing! Some of the topics we will cover will be: Native American History - What tribes lived in the area and how were they treated by European settlers? What European country settled there and why? Why was it the second state to join the union? What does "Pennsylvania" mean? Why was it a central location during the Revolutionary war? What was its' role during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars? How did it change during the industrial revolution? What is it known for today? What famous people are from there? What is the culture like? What famous foods, music, or places can be found there? We will also learn its' motto, population, and climate. This class part of a series of one-time classes on all 50 U.S. States.
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn more than the standard facts about each state. We will look at the history of the land, people, and culture.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will be discussing relationships with Native Americans, slavery, racism, and discrimination. All topics will be handled in an age appropriate manner.
There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used in this class are, but not limited to:
Explore PA History https://explorepahistory.com/story.php?storyId=1-9-14
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/portal/communities/pa-history/pre-1681.html
History of American Women https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2008/07/native-americans-of-pennsylvania.html
American Library Association https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/diversity/philadelphia-indigenous
History.com https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/pennsylvania
UShistory.org https://www.ushistory.org/pennsylvania/pennsylvania.html
Historical Society of Pennsylvania https://www.portal.hsp.org/
Uncovering PA https://uncoveringpa.com/pennsylvania-facts
50States.com. https://www.50states.com/facts/pennsylvania.htm
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
