Mil años en los países nórdicos: historia, cultura y geografía
Nos reunimos dos veces por semana para aprender sobre la historia y la cultura nórdica desde el final de la era vikinga hasta la actualidad.
Jessika O'Sullivan
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14 reuniones en vivo
14 horas presencialesTareas
1-2 horas por semana. There will be a document with assignments related to the class content.Certificado de finalización
If the student likes, they can request a Certificate of Completion with a summary of the class content.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 6 - 9
You probably know a few things about the Nordic countries—Vikings, cold weather, Ikea, high taxes, and perhaps blonde people. But there is so much more to know about this region. Did you know that Sweden, Norway, and Denmark were unified as one country during the 1300s? Did you know Finland has a dramatic history, including Russia and Sweden? Did you know that about 3 million people from the Nordic countries emigrated to the USA in the late 1800s? Did you know that “the white busses,” a cooperative mission between the Nordic countries, saved people from the German concentration camps at the end of World War Two? This class will meet twice a week, and we will cover important historical events in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. We will also look at the geography and culture (religion, language, Folklore, traditions) of these countries. We will start around the year 1000 when the Nordic countries are on the verge of becoming Christian and end today as this area faces very different challenges. Each week will cover a specific historical era, and the students will be asked to search for current news connected to the countries to learn about the present time in this area. The news will be shared in the second class of the week. Week 1: 1000-1200 Viking Age into the Middle Ages Week 2: 1300-1400 Unification between the Nordic countries, the Hansa, and the Black Death Week 3: 1500- 1700 Reformation and the Era of War and Empires in both Europe and the Nordic Countries Week 4: 1700-1850 The fall of the Swedish Empire, Russian influences, and Napoleon’s Wars. Beginning of industrial production. Week 5: 1850- 1920 Famines and emigration, urbanization, socialism, and World War 1. Week 6: 1920- 1970, Depression, World War 2, Cold War, and new immigration. We will see what is happening in the Nordic countries today by sharing and discussing news during class. There will also be a document with questions for the students in the classroom. These questions will be short weekly research projects to help the students deepen their understanding of the class. These projects can be done weekly and sent to me for feedback or done at a time convenient to the students. The student needs to be able to do research for the news reporting and the weekly assignments and have a general knowledge of history.
Metas de aprendizaje
To understand how Christianity changed the Nordic CountriesTo understand how the influence of the Hanseatic Federation shaped the Nordic Countries
Programa de estudios
14 Lecciones
más de 7 semanasLección 1:
1000-1200s
The end of the Viking age was when the Nordic countries became Christian.
How did the world change politically and culturally, and why did people become Christian? 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
What is happening in the Nordic Countries today?
The students bring in news from the Nordic countries to learn what is happening in the region today and see historical parallels. 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
1300-1400s
During this time, the German Hanseatic League dominated trade in Europe, but the Nordic countries wanted to keep control and create the Kalmar Union. We will also talk about The Black Death. 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
What is happening in the Nordic Countries today?
The students bring in news from the Nordic countries to learn what is happening in the region today and see historical parallels. 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Otros detalles
Lista de útiles escolares
A document with weekly assignements and with instructions on how to do research on the internet and what important news should include.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
Source material for the curriculum
The Swedish History Museum (www.historiska.se) collection of research material, including articles, images, and video
Atlas of World History by John Haywood
The Soul of the North- A social, architectural and cultural history of the Nordic Countries, 1700-1940 by Neil Kent
Voyages in World History by Valerie Hansen and Kenneth. R Curtis
De flydde kriget Baltiska och andra flyktingar runt Åland krigsåren 1939-1945 by Karl Johan Edlund
Den långa medeltiden : de nordiska ländernas historia från folkvandringstid till reformation by Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist
So-rummet.se A Swedish website designed for social study teachers with articles, movies, videos, and images.
Levande Historia- A Swedish forum and website about the Holocaust, primarily focused on Sweden and the Nordic countries.
Ravensbruck- Life and Death in Hitler's Concentration Camp for Women by Sarah Helm
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Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
My teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up with dysgraphia, I encountered teachers who left me feeling uncomfortable, insecure, and inadequate. Those experiences shaped my commitment to creating an environment where every student feels welcome, confident, and supported. My goal is to build students up, ensuring they leave my classes with both knowledge and self-assurance.
As a teacher, I bring a wide array of subjects to life in my classes, ranging from creative writing and Swedish (my native language) to world religions, the Holocaust, and novel studies with a focus on folklore. Each subject reflects my passions and areas of expertise, offering students a rich and dynamic learning experience.
With a master’s degree in education and a double major in social and political science and world religions, my professional background equips me to guide students through diverse and complex topics. Having taught across various age groups in Sweden and now the USA, I also incorporate the principles of student democracy, encouraging students to take an active role in shaping their own learning journey.
On a personal note, I’ve always had a vivid imagination—perhaps a result of my Nordic upbringing. As a child in Sweden, I was fascinated yet terrified by the stories of fairies that pervade our folklore. Now, as an immigrant in the USA, I weave that sense of wonder into my own creative works, which have earned me awards for poetry and short stories.Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
30 US$
semanalmente o 210 US$ por 14 clases2 x por semana, 7 semanas
60 min
Completado por 23 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 11-16
2-7 alumnos por clase
