Ivan the Great. Ivan the Terrible.  Peter the Great.  Catherine the Great.  Those were the czars that made their mark on the fascinating land we know as Russia.  During this 6-week class, students will explore Russian geography, history, religion, literature, art, and music.

Lesson I: Geography and Early History
Lesson II: The Mongol Invasion
Lesson III: Ivan the Great
Lesson IV: Ivan the Terrible
Lesson V: Peter the Great
Lesson VI: Catherine the Great

Each week students will:
• view a recorded lesson that introduces the content
• view a recorded lesson that demonstrates the reading comprehension skill
• independently read and respond to a written text 
• practice rare-word vocabulary
• complete a challenge activity

In addition to the prerecorded lessons, I will provide a study exercise for each selection that focuses on a discreet study skill, such as summarizing, taking Cornell Notes, creating a content web, or using question-answer relationships to answer questions about a nonfiction text.

Please note: There are no scheduled live video chats.  Students will be expected to complete the weekly assignments and participate in the discussion board at their own pace by the end of the week. This course format works well if your learner prefers independent pacing or is uncomfortable with live video chat.