Social Studies for Fourth and Fifth Grade - US History
Class experience
US Grade 5
Throughout this course, you will delve into the rich tapestry of United States History. But it's not just about history. You will also explore the value of public service, the traits of good leaders, and other important themes such as geography, economics, civic responsibility, and government. This Social Studies course is designed to be flexible. You can start any time during the academic year and explore a new theme in United States History each week. And the best part? You don't need any...
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a juris doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular!
Homework Offered
Optional assignments will be posted in the Outschool Classroom each week. Completed assignments will be given feedback if turned in.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Grades are offered on homework. Certificates are given at the parent's request.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Topics will include information about various historical events and subjects that can be sensitive in nature. All assignments will be kept in an age-appropriate manner. If inappropriate topics are brought up, they will be addressed quickly, and the discussion will be redirected.
The 1619 Project Curriculum - https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum https://www.tolerance.org/frameworks/teaching-hard-history/american-slavery/6-12-framework US: Narrative History (V1) by McGraw-Hill. "Trouble in Mind” by Leon F. Litwack. “Life Upon These Shores: Looking at African American History 1513-2008” by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Native Knowledge 360 - https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360 Resources from the Library of Congress Native American Collection and the National Museum of the American Indian will be used during our unit on the Indigenous peoples as well as throughout the course. This includes maps, images, recordings, first-hand accounts, and documents. These resources can be found at: https://americanindian.si.edu http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/themes/native-americans/ Resources from the Library of Congress will be used during the Civil War and Reconstruction unit which include photos and first-hand accounts. These resources can be found at: https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/about-this-collection/
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Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 417 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
4-15 learners per class