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Biomes: The Geography of Climate (ages 10-15)
Mondays September 14 - November 2 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Go beyond the boundaries of a single subject by combining interests in the world's animals with climate and geography in this highly interactive class.
A biome is a large geographic area with a distinctive population of plants and animals adapted to the prevailing climate. Making connections by learning about each biome’s plants and animals, we will map the world’s physical geography together. Students will prepare report presentations to share with fellow learners on the inhabitants of one biome each week. We will develop mapping skills through the process of mapping the locations of the biomes.
Week 1: Introduction to Climate and Biomes
Week 2: Tundra
Week 3: Taiga
Week 4: Grasslands/Savannah
Week 5: Deciduous Forests
Week 6: Chaparral
Week 7: Desert
Week 8: Rainforest
Week 9: Mountainous
Week 10: Home Biome - Report on your own home biome
History of Humanity (700 CE to Present) (High School aged)
Wednesdays September 9 - December 9 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Eastern Time
We will analyze the interactions between peoples, culture and the environment using the acclaimed book and BBC radio series, “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” produced by the British Museum. Treating the objects as primary documents, we will increase our understanding of history, geography and the economics of trade. Class activities will focus on real time and forum discussions, live presentations, map work, vocabulary building and written work. High school classes introduce some mature historical themes.
**Topics By Week**
Week 1: What is history? Why do we study world history?
Week 2: Inside the Palace: Secrets at Court (700 - 950 AD)
Week 3: Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)
Week 4: Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD)
Week 5: Meeting the Gods (1200 - 1400 AD)
Week 6: The Threshold of the Modern World (1375 - 1550 AD)
Week 7: The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)
Week 8: Tolerance and Intolerance (1550 - 1700 AD)
Week 9: Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD)
Week 10: The Great Global Convergence: (1400-1800 CE)
Week 11: Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Week 12: The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Week 13: Mapping, timelines, presentations and context
Week 14: Historical thinking and contemporary artifacts
History of Humanity (2,000,000 BCE - 800 CE)
Fridays September 4 - December 11 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Time
Using the series produced by the BBC and the British Museum, we will explore high school world history through the objects our civilizations have left behind.
We will analyze the interactions between peoples, culture and the environment using the acclaimed book and BBC radio series, “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” produced by the British Museum. Treating the objects as primary documents, we will increase our understanding of history, geography and the economics of trade. Class activities will focus on real time and forum discussions, live presentations, map work, vocabulary building and written work. High school classes introduce some mature historical themes.
**Topics By Week**
Week 1: What is history? Why do we study world history?
Week 2: Making us Human (2,000,000-9,000 BCE)
Week 3: After the Ice Age (9,000-3,500 BCE)
Week 4: The First Cities and States (4,000-2,000 BCE)
Week 5: The Beginnings of Science and Literature Part 1 (2,000-700 BCE )
Week 6: The Beginnings of Science and Literature Part 2 (2,000-700 BCE)
Week 7: Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BCE)
Week 8: The World in the Age of Confucius (500-300 BCE)
Week 9: Empire Builders Part 1 (300 BCE-10 CE)
Week 10: Empire Builders Part 2 (300 BCE-10 CE)
Week 11: Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1-500 CE)
Week 12: The Rise of World Faiths Part 1 (100-600 CE)
Week 13: The Rise of World Faiths Part 2 (100-600 CE)
Week 14: The Silk Road and Beyond (400-800 CE)
American Government and Civics (High School aged)
Fridays September 4 - December 11 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time
This course brings the study of American Government and Civics alive through applying readings and outside resources to projects, writing and presentations during the live class. Our live class will focus on asking and answering questions and collaborating with each other, as well as engaging with the materials from the week. The class will be non-partisan, with a strong emphasis on civil discourse. Weekly reading and assignments will be provided.
Week 1: Welcome & Introduction: What is Government?
Week 2: Citizenship and Government in a Democracy
Week 3: The US Constitution
Week 4: The Bill of Rights
Week 5: Congress and the Legislative Branch
Week 6: The President and the Executive Branch
Week 7: The Judicial Branch
Week 8: Political Parties
Week 9: Voting and Elections, including the Electoral College and Campaign Finance
Week 10: Influencing Government: Polling, Civic Engagement and News Literacy
Week 11: The Federal System of Government
Week 12: The Civil and Criminal Legal Systems
Week 13: State Government
Week 14: Local Government and Active Citizenship
Mondays September 14 - November 2 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Go beyond the boundaries of a single subject by combining interests in the world's animals with climate and geography in this highly interactive class.
A biome is a large geographic area with a distinctive population of plants and animals adapted to the prevailing climate. Making connections by learning about each biome’s plants and animals, we will map the world’s physical geography together. Students will prepare report presentations to share with fellow learners on the inhabitants of one biome each week. We will develop mapping skills through the process of mapping the locations of the biomes.
Week 1: Introduction to Climate and Biomes
Week 2: Tundra
Week 3: Taiga
Week 4: Grasslands/Savannah
Week 5: Deciduous Forests
Week 6: Chaparral
Week 7: Desert
Week 8: Rainforest
Week 9: Mountainous
Week 10: Home Biome - Report on your own home biome
History of Humanity (700 CE to Present) (High School aged)
Wednesdays September 9 - December 9 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Eastern Time
We will analyze the interactions between peoples, culture and the environment using the acclaimed book and BBC radio series, “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” produced by the British Museum. Treating the objects as primary documents, we will increase our understanding of history, geography and the economics of trade. Class activities will focus on real time and forum discussions, live presentations, map work, vocabulary building and written work. High school classes introduce some mature historical themes.
**Topics By Week**
Week 1: What is history? Why do we study world history?
Week 2: Inside the Palace: Secrets at Court (700 - 950 AD)
Week 3: Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)
Week 4: Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD)
Week 5: Meeting the Gods (1200 - 1400 AD)
Week 6: The Threshold of the Modern World (1375 - 1550 AD)
Week 7: The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)
Week 8: Tolerance and Intolerance (1550 - 1700 AD)
Week 9: Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD)
Week 10: The Great Global Convergence: (1400-1800 CE)
Week 11: Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Week 12: The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Week 13: Mapping, timelines, presentations and context
Week 14: Historical thinking and contemporary artifacts
History of Humanity (2,000,000 BCE - 800 CE)
Fridays September 4 - December 11 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Eastern Time
Using the series produced by the BBC and the British Museum, we will explore high school world history through the objects our civilizations have left behind.
We will analyze the interactions between peoples, culture and the environment using the acclaimed book and BBC radio series, “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” produced by the British Museum. Treating the objects as primary documents, we will increase our understanding of history, geography and the economics of trade. Class activities will focus on real time and forum discussions, live presentations, map work, vocabulary building and written work. High school classes introduce some mature historical themes.
**Topics By Week**
Week 1: What is history? Why do we study world history?
Week 2: Making us Human (2,000,000-9,000 BCE)
Week 3: After the Ice Age (9,000-3,500 BCE)
Week 4: The First Cities and States (4,000-2,000 BCE)
Week 5: The Beginnings of Science and Literature Part 1 (2,000-700 BCE )
Week 6: The Beginnings of Science and Literature Part 2 (2,000-700 BCE)
Week 7: Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BCE)
Week 8: The World in the Age of Confucius (500-300 BCE)
Week 9: Empire Builders Part 1 (300 BCE-10 CE)
Week 10: Empire Builders Part 2 (300 BCE-10 CE)
Week 11: Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1-500 CE)
Week 12: The Rise of World Faiths Part 1 (100-600 CE)
Week 13: The Rise of World Faiths Part 2 (100-600 CE)
Week 14: The Silk Road and Beyond (400-800 CE)
American Government and Civics (High School aged)
Fridays September 4 - December 11 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time
This course brings the study of American Government and Civics alive through applying readings and outside resources to projects, writing and presentations during the live class. Our live class will focus on asking and answering questions and collaborating with each other, as well as engaging with the materials from the week. The class will be non-partisan, with a strong emphasis on civil discourse. Weekly reading and assignments will be provided.
Week 1: Welcome & Introduction: What is Government?
Week 2: Citizenship and Government in a Democracy
Week 3: The US Constitution
Week 4: The Bill of Rights
Week 5: Congress and the Legislative Branch
Week 6: The President and the Executive Branch
Week 7: The Judicial Branch
Week 8: Political Parties
Week 9: Voting and Elections, including the Electoral College and Campaign Finance
Week 10: Influencing Government: Polling, Civic Engagement and News Literacy
Week 11: The Federal System of Government
Week 12: The Civil and Criminal Legal Systems
Week 13: State Government
Week 14: Local Government and Active Citizenship