Oklahoma History - FALL SEMESTER

Historical highlights and analysis of Oklahoma history​

*Open to 8th graders with instructor approval prior to enrollment

This course will cover the people and events that have shaped and transformed our state. Topic highlights include:

• Geography of OK

• Exploration & indigenous people groups

• Indian removal

• Post Civil-War Indian Territory

• Life on the Prairie

• Statehood

• Dust bowl / Great Depression

• OK in WW2 

• Tulsa Race Massacre

• Oil Boom

• Expansion

• OKC Bombing

• Famous Oklahomans

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The class will include at-home reading assignments, note-taking, weekly discussions, and special projects. Students will participate in vibrant discussions of important political and ideological movements, as well as economic, cultural, and political accomplishments.

We'll explore the major events and develop critical thinking skills about our changing state. 

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The class will also include podcast selections, Oklahoma map annotations, videos, guest speakers, and suggested field trips to local museums and places of interest.