Minnesota Catholic History and Gym Class!
Overview: Come and join other Catholic homeschoolers from around the area as we learn about the Catholic history of Minnesota! This 7-week course will walk students in grades 1-12 through the remarkable history of our state. Different materials will be used for the different grade levels so that every age will be able to learn the grade-appropriate content.
Group work, handouts, discussions, and other learning activities will be undertaken. Of course, any specific learning situations can be accommodated (dyslexia, dysgraphia, anxiety speaking in front of groups, etc.). We want kids to have a great experience!
Where: Sartell Community Center
Who: Boys and Girls grades 1 - 12
When: Mondays at 10:00AM - 12:00PM, Sept. 21 - November 2
What to bring: a great attitude ready to meet new friends, participate, and learn about the Catholic history of Minnesota! Also, gym appropriate shoes and clothing.
Minnesota History Overview (50-minute classes):
Week 1: Geography of Minnesota
Week 2: History of Minnesota to 1492
Week 3: History of Minnesota from 1492 - 1763
Week 4: History of the Diocese of St. Paul
Week 5: History of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Duluth, Winona-Rochester
Week 6: History of the Diocese of Crookston and New Ulm
Week 7: Final Day of Class, History Fare celebration!
Gym Overview (50-minute classes):
Each week we will do a general movements warmup, a team-based movement game, an individual challenge, and end with a team sport or activity (ex. dodgeball, basketball, floor hockey, kickball, etc.).
Emphasis is on helping students get to know each other, work in groups together, and have fun while doing light age-appropriate academic tasks (summarizing, problem solving, etc.). Parents can always feel free to reach out with questions about what to expect from curriculum. Of course, they are welcome to stay in the classroom and learn along side us all!
Courses taught by Mr. Ryan Parsons.
Any questions please call Mr. Parsons at 763-242-2101 or email at stcloudcatholic@gmail.com
