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A Star Spangled Anthem
Class experience
On September 14, 1814, a young lawyer and amateur poet penned the words to the poem that would one day become America’s national anthem. But the circumstances under which the poem was written is a tale of hope and inspiration that deserves retelling! In this class, using a highly interactive mix of story telling, question and answer, video clips, photos, and the song itself, we will discuss the who, what, where, why, when, and how! Who was Francis Scott Key? What was the Battle of...
Students will learn the historical context of the writing of America’s national anthem. Students will learn an overview of the War of 1812. Students will learn an overview of the Battle of Baltimore. Students will learn how a poem became a song, and a song became America’s national anthem. Students will learn about the particular huge flag that flew over Fort McHenry the night Francis Scott Key wrote his iconic poem. And finally students will have an opp
Teacher Carol has an MA in American History, and a PhD in Pedagogy, as well as a background of teaching history, government, and economics. Fun fact... as a 6th grader, I memorized all the stanzas of the National Anthem for fun. There are four!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Carol Burns is an experienced classroom teacher with 37 years of experience teaching and working with children in a variety of settings including public school, charter school, children’s church, Awana and youth group leading, camp program...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
5-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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