Michigan History and Its People
Thursday 12:45–1:40 Wait List
Friday 1:45–2:40
Teacher: Stephanie Green
Description: This class takes students on a journey of learning all the way from the first inhabitants of our state to Michigan today in the 21st century. It is a class that will give your child in depth insight into our state. Many adults are not fully aware of all that their child will learn and discover throughout the year. “Why is Detroit named Detroit? What were the original Native American tribes of our state? Who explored our state and why? What counties, cities, and rivers have Native American names? How was the Mackinac bridge built? How do the Soo Locks work?” These and so many more fun things are part of our learning! Michigan history truly comes alive for the children in this class. Class has minimal homework, approximately 30 minutes per week. ***This class is on a three–year rotation with Traveling Through U.S. States History 1 (2027–2028) and II (2028–2029).
Supplies: 2–3 inch 3-ring binder, 50-page protectors, (Cheap ones are fine, and no tabs are needed), colored pencils, internet access at home (A printer will be helpful but not required). There is a $5 copy fee included in the cost of this class.
Class and Copy Cost: $275
Book: None
Traveling Through United States History 2, from the mid-1800s–1960s Not Offered This Year
Teacher: Stephanie Green
Description: The idea of this class (and all three history classes in rotation for grades 3–5) is for students to have a solid overview of American history before they enter middle school. We will not go in depth on any topic, but instead learn about one event or person each week as we build a timeline from the time of the Industrial Revolution to the landing of men on the moon. Your child will gain a solid understanding of the events that took place and the people that influenced our country during this period. There will be little homework as we will learn about our topic in class and then have a hands-on activity to help solidify understanding and retention. A syllabus with all topics will be sent home at the beginning of the year, so that parents can add further learning at home as desired on each topic as it is taught. There is a $5 copy fee for this class.
***This class is on a three-year rotation with Michigan History (2026–2027) and Traveling Through U.S. States History 1 (2027–2028).
Class and Copy Cost: $268
Book: None
Supplies: Two-pocket folder, lined paper, colored pencils, glue sticks
No Prerequisite Require
Traveling Through United States History 1, from 1700s–mid-1800s Not Offered This Year
Teacher: Stephanie Green
Description: The idea of this class (and all three history classes in rotation for grades 3–5) is for students to have a solid overview of American history before they enter middle school. We will not go in depth on any topic but instead learn about one event or person each week as we build a timeline from the time of the colonists to the events of the Civil War and Westward Expansion. Your child will gain a solid understanding of the events that took place and the people that influenced our country during this time. There will be little homework as we will learn about our topic in class and then have a hands-on activity to help solidify understanding and retention. A syllabus with all topics will be sent home at the beginning of the year, so that parents can add further learning at home as desired on each topic as it is taught. ***This class is on a three–year rotation. There is a $5 material fee included in the cost of this course.
Class and Copy Cost: N/A
Book: None
Supplies: 3-ring binder, lined paper, colored pencils, glue stick.
No Prerequisite Required