Have you ever wondered about how many comics/movies/characters were created? Are you looking for an engaging, high interest book series? If so, take a look at the WhoHQ What is the Story of?  and the What is/was/were book series! 

In this ongoing class learners will read engaging chapter books that tell the story behind many historic movements and events, as well as how various comic/movie/character was created. Learners will read the book on their own prior to our class meeting.  We'll start each class with some time to share what we thought was the most interesting portions of the book. Then we'll dig deeper into specific skills, including a different hands-on STEAM activity for each book topic. Some supplies will be needed but will always be basic and fairly inexpensive. Exact list of supplies will be posted in the classroom each Sunday evening, but see the class break down below for an idea of what will be needed. This is a wonderful way to get your students interested in reading. This class will continue for the entire 2022-2023 school year, with new books being added by learner request. 

We will meet every other week to discuss a different Where is? book. Classes will include comprehension checks, discussion time, and a hands-on activity. Many of the activities will require materials, but I will try to keep them simple items that most of us have around the house- watercolors, craft sticks, construction paper, etc. Materials will be posted in the classroom each week. Why twice every other week? Simple, as much as we all love our Outschool world, truth is, we have other things going on as well. I feel every other weekly format will give parents enough time to get the book and supplies and enough time for learners to enjoy reading the book while not feeling rushed to finish for class. We've all been in that spot of "Hurry up and finish! You have class tomorrow.". I'd like to avoid that for our learners by offering them more time to prepare for each class. 

***Looking for a weekly book club? Partner this class with the Time to Travel! Where Is? Book Series Twice a Month Book Club (Steam Activities) class that meets the opposite weeks. 
Time to Travel! Where Is? Book Series Twice a Month Book Club (Steam Activities): This travel loving teacher is about to combine my two passions; traveling and teaching! Come join us in this every other week book club to explore new places by reading the Where is? book series. Classes include discussion and an activity.
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Week of Sept. 18- What is the Story of Looney Tunes?- We'll sort Looney Tunes characters based on their actions, brainstorm cool coyote and Road Runner traps and build a catapult with popsicle sticks, rubber bands and small paper cup.

Week of Oct. 2- What is the Women's Rights Movement? Let's learn all about the importance and impact of the Women's Rights Movement. Then we'll make a poster to show how we can support one another. Learners will need basic art supplies- paper, pencil, crayons and/or markers. 

Week of Oct. 16- What is the Story of Hello Kitty?- Let's explore Anime Vs. Manga and design an amusement park ride from paper, index, cards, paper towel tubes, cardboard, tape and any other items from your recycling bin.

Week of Oct. 30- What were the Twin Towers? Learners will learn more than just the tragic end to these two amazing structures. After discussing the book, learners will try their hand at building towers with index cards and tape.

Week of Nov. 13- What Was the Alamo?

Week of Nov. 27- What is the Story of Dracula?- We'll create a Dracula character web, create scary movie titles and learn to draw Dracula.
Week of Dec. 11- What is Nasa? 

Week of Dec. 25 No classes

Week of Jan. 8- What is the Story of Scooby-Doo?- Let's work together to solve Scooby-Doo mysteries and complete a mystery stem challenge with 20 pipe cleaners and tape.

Week of Jan. 22- What Is Nintendo?

Upcoming Books:
What was D-Day?

What is the Story of Wonder Woman?- In our last class we'll play Two Truths and a Lie as well as create a new 
costume for Wonder Woman with cool superhero powers!

What is the Story of The Wizard of Oz?- Together we'll discuss the difference between the book and the movie, develop a new Wizard of Oz character with their very own interesting traits, and create a tornado tube from 2 water bottles, oil, glitter or small pieces of paper and duct tape. 

I recommend purchasing the books on used sites, such as thriftbooks.com. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive a profit from this site, but have found that books are cheaper there and wanted to pass that info on to parents.