Wild West US History Club
Outlaws & lawmen & shootouts! Learn more about American historical figures like Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Doc Holliday, Davy Crockett, Chief Joseph, Stagecoach Mary - and more! Over 25 rotating weekly topics. Social studies
Heidi Lathrem, MA: Homesteading/Farm & Video Games
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4.9
Number of reviews:(597)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. PDFs with sources for additional research will be provided after each class. Any outside research is entirely optional.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This fun and upbeat history class meets weekly to discuss the characters and events that helped shape the settlement of the American West. Class instruction consists of information presented verbally, with photos, video, and other supplements - including original historically contemporary source material, whenever possible! Group class time will be interactive, with opportunity for learner input, consisting of: - Instruction with visuals - A five-question follow-up quiz - PDF source materials for (optional) after-class learner investigation Learners are encouraged to bring or share any relevant knowledge or experience! Need another format? This class is also available in a 13-week course book study format as A Chicken Was There: American Wild West History From a Poultry Perspective https://outschool.com/classes/a-chicken-was-there-american-wild-west-history-from-a-poultry-perspective-ddrsvjEI Upcoming Weekly Class Topics: Week of January 6: Jesse James Week of January 13: Bat Masterson Week of January 20: Calamity Jane Week of January 27: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Week of February 3: Doc Holliday Week of February 10: The Chisholm Trail Week of February 17: Chief Joseph Week of February 24: Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) Week of March 3: Wild West Casinos Week of March 10: James Marshall (California gold rush) Week of March 17: The Donner Party* Week of March 24: Stagecoach Mary Week of March 31: Snake Oil Salesmen Week of April 7: Wyatt Earp Week of April 14: The Pony Express Week of April 21: The Railroad Week of April 28: Judge Parker, Deputy Bass Reeves Week of May 4: Belle Starr Week of May 11: Esther Hobart Week of May 18: Black Bart Week of May 25: Davy Crockett Week of June 1: The Oklahoma Land Rush Week of June 8: Yellowstone Park Week of June 15: Butch Cassidy Week of June 22: Frontier Medicine Week of June 29: Bill Pickett *The Donner Party tale contains material some learners may find disturbing. Parents may choose to skip this week.
Learning Goals
Learners will discover significant events and characters involved in the settling of the American West.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Topics will be presented in a kid-friendly way.
One weekly topic details the events of the fateful and cannibalistic Donner Party.
Because we will be using original sources as often as possible, authors may refers to Native Americans, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples as "Indians," as was the custom at the time. This will be explained as it is encountered throughout the class.
Historical figures profiled in this class come from various cultural and faith backgrounds, and questions and potentially emotional responses that arise from sensitive subjects will be handled on an individual basis - including highlighting multiple sides of issues and referring back to original sources and varying historical accounts as well as providing learners sources to do more primary research independently.
Pre-Requisites
None
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
A lifelong resident of the Wild, Wild West myself, my own homestead lies in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, not far from the end of the Oregon Trail. I have seen Chief Joseph's beloved Wallowa mountains for myself. My husband's grandmother was Blackfoot, my neighbor is Makah, and we live about 30 minutes away from the Grand Ronde Confederated Tribe Reservation - which incorporates several coastal tribes whose culture and legacy permeate the area. My own grandmother's desert ranch had original Oregon Trail wagon wheel tracks running through it - and two wagon wheels at the end of the road. I have two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree that focus on history, historical languages, and cultures.
In my youth, people from the American East Coast actually did ask me whether we still drive around in covered wagons. (The answer is no, by the way.) Reviews
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25 min
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Ages: 9-13
3-11 learners per class
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