The FBI is one of the most well-recognized, and secretive administrative agencies in the United States. In 'Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI' we learn the controversial, captivating, and true story of the birth of the FBI! 

This narrative non-fiction, by journalist David Grann, takes us back to Osage, OK in the 1920's where some of the nations wealthiest people (all members of the Osage Nation) are being killed off one-by-one - and anyone who dares investigate the murders is eventually killed themselves. 

As the death toll rises to over 24, the newly created Federal Bureau of Investigations takes on the case. But this struggling new agency is corrupt and immediately bungles the case. The agencies young director, J. Edgar Hoover, solicits an infamous Texas Ranger to help unravel the mystery of the Osage murders and save the agency before it's scrapped forever. Using the most modern detective techniques of the time, they eventually expose one of the most sinister conspiracies in all of U.S. history. 

Each week, learners will have an interactive, guided discussion about the previous weeks reading assignment using Google Slides, Nearpod, and Pear Deck. Our discussions will include questionnaires, polls, and other activities related to the book to keep engagment up. I will also include additional bits of relevant history, and information about the US government, to reenforce readers understanding of the time-period, setting, policies, events, and more. 

Week 1 
Class Activity: I will have a Nearpod presentation to go over the time-period and setting of our book, including a brief history of the Osage Nation and the 'Roaring 20's'
Reading Assignment for next week: Chapters 1-3

Week 2
Discuss Chapters 1-3 
Reading Assignment: Chapters 4-7

Week 3
Discuss Chapters 4-7 
Reading Assignment: Chapters 8-12

Week 4
Discuss Chapters 8-12 
Reading Assignment: 13-18

Week 5
Discuss Chapters 13-18 
Reading Assignment: 19-21

Week 6
Discuss Chapters 19-21 
Reading Assignment: 22-26

Week 7
Discuss the ending of the book and perform a class book review 

While the main focus of this class is the creation of the FBI and the Osage Nation murders investigation, we will also be tackling many sensitive issues surrounding the peoples of the Osage Nation; particularly, their blatant mistreatment during the investigations. Students will be expected to have respectful, open-minded discussions about bias and unjust policies. 

This is a great class for those who love to examine history, murder-mysteries, or journalism, or anybody who wants to understand how one of the most notorious government agencies came to be!