World History: A Global Evolution to the Present
In this 10-week cycled-course, the materials continuously rotate allowing students the opportunity to learn about different Countries of the world; culture, languages, and how the Country has progressed into the Nation it is currently.
Eugenia Richards
Average rating:
4.0
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each student during the first class will be expected to choose a Country for a project. Once a Country is selected, students will write about the following: Country and capital Include the Country’s flag Population Socioeconomic climate of it’s Citizens and students their age. How the Country compares to our Country. How would the student improve the Country’s socioeconomic growth. Last, what did the student love most about that Country.Assessment
A baseline will be established by a quiz, accessing the students knowledge at the beginning of class on world history. Upon completion of the course, a 20-questions test will be administered to each student, compared to initial baseline assessment and a student report will be provided for students.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
The course content builds momentum as it progresses with each week, this is significant as with each week of presenting a new Country, the students will have the opportunity to establish a base-line of the Country as presented, with then conducting a summarization of the Country for the week with a trivia that tests the knowledge base, then progresses to week eight (8), with students gather ideas of what Country they would present as a project, recapping what was learnt and why this Country was significant to them. Each student will be provided with a course syllabus one day prior to the course start date. Course objectives will also be attached which will be aligned with the strategic goals of Out-school’s policy and procedures. Each student will be provided with handouts at the beginning (first 5 mins) of each class. Students will learn by engaging in individual as well as group activities. Additionally, students will be required to write 1-2 paragraphs for each Country, which allows for adequate assessment of the students retention of information. Teacher and students will interact through the designated video chat and messaging during school hours, per Out-School policy. Each class time is 55-mins, handouts will be provided to each student. Each student will be expected to participate or engage in all classroom activities, such as reading and or answering any questions. Country trivia will be also used for learning as well as creating an end of course project. Week of Jul. 23rd to Jul. 29th 2023 Greenland Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Jul. 30th to Aug. 5th 2023 Costa Rica Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Aug. 6th to Aug. 12th 2023 Cuba Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Aug. 13th to Aug. 19th 2023 Mexico Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Aug. 20th to Aug. 26th 2023 St. Barts Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Aug. 27th to Sept. 2nd 2023 Papua, New Guinea Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Sept. 3rd to Sept. 9th 2023 Mauritania Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Sept. 10th to Sept. 16th 2023 Timor-Leste Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week of Sept. 17th to Sept. 23rd 2023 Greece Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week 10 Sept. 24th to Sept. 30th 2023 Antigua & Barbuda Educational facts such as geographical location, population, currency, current state of the living conditions or class, access to education, music, religion, imports, and exports. Students will explore the difficulties the Country may have experienced and difficulties they currently face. Does music influence the culture? Does religion play any major role in their Country and behavioral climate? Is there a lapse in the educational structure? A 1-2 paragraph on their perspective on the Country’s climate will be required. Week 10 Class Project Presentation: Each student will select a Country that is of interest to them and create a 3-5 minutes presentation. The presentation will include but is not limited to the food, cultural differences compared to their own, music, clothing, and even differences in education and business practices. A presentation board is optional and not required, however a paragraph is required presenting the required information for assessment. Grading: Each student will be assessed on their engagement in class. All assignments will be graded according to the structure of their sentences and paragraphs that includes but is not limited to indentation, capitalization where needed, punctuations where required, correct spelling, and context.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of all Countries assigned, the socioeconomic status in comparison to our Country, and if there is anything that can be done to improve their economic growth. This information that learnt by the students will allow them the opportunity to expand their knowledge base of the diverse communities in which they reside, to develop a sense of cultural sensitivity and how to enhance their communication skills with said communities while potentially formulating a love for travel, culture, and diversity.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The YouTube videos will be utilized in collaboration with Music Will to refer to the diversity of various Countries that will be presented, Khan Academy will also be referred to for students who may need additional information that may or may not be presented in class.
Supply List
Each class time is 55-mins, handouts will be provided to each student. Each student will be expected to participate or engage in all classroom activities, such as reading and or answering any questions. Country trivia will be also used for learning as well as creating an end of course project.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.0
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Psychology from University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor's Degree from University of Arizona Global Campus
This class offers a slight introduction to various cultures and backgrounds. I am a good teacher for it due to my tenure in the Military, my travels, and ability to work a very diverse organization such as the U.S. Army. My travels thus far has included but is not limited to the following States and or Countries, with a knowledge base that has been expanded based upon my education and or interaction with my fellow peers, subordinates, and superiors alike, not negating the research that I have also conducted for self-enhancement:
States Lived for more than a week:
Florida-Hispanic/Latino -11 years
Georgia- 5 months
South Carolina -Diverse Cultural migration- 7 months
North Carolina- Hispanic and diverse migration/Marginalized or red-lined population - 5.5 years
Virginia- Diverse population, Colonial-Historic living and Museums- 5 months
Maryland- Diverse migration and population -7.5 years
New Jersey- Diverse Migration - 14 months
New York- Diverse Migration- 5 months
California- Diverse migration and population - 4.5 years
Nevada- Diverse migration - 2.5 months
Colorado- Diverse Migration
Iowa- Diverse Migration
Texas- Diverse Migration - 3 years
Tennessee- Diverse Migration
Mississippi- Diverse Migration- 1 year
Louisiana- 1 week plus
Alabama- 1 week plus
Washington DC- 1 week plus
Kansas- 1 week plus
Washington State- 1 week plus
Kentucy- 1 week plus
Illinois- 1 week plus
Delaware- 1 year plus
Michigan- 2 weeks plus
Countries Visited for more than a week:
Puerto Rico-1.5 years
St. Thomas- 1 year
Antigua and Barbuda- 12 years
Japan- 96 hrs
St. Kitt's and Nevis- 1 month
Republic of South Korea- 13 Months (Regions: Seoul, Busan, DonDaegu)
Canada-48hrs
Diverse cultures learned during my Bachelors of the Arts in Organizational Management and Masters of the Arts in Psychology:
Hispanic/Latino
African American
Caucasian
European-Caucasian
I believe learning should be FUN! Learning should not be dull or boring, yet in a very functional learning environment. Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly ($10 per class)2x per week
55 min
Completed by 84 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
