American Symbols: Discover President Franklin D Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt
Study fascinating US President FDR and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt through the lens of their memorials and their place in government in Washington, DC in a class integrating American Sign Language, art, and US history.
Barb Lund
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(363)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
We will explore via a PowerPoint presentation the 12-year presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, including The New Deal, the Lend-Lease Act, and the two memorials honoring FDR in Washington, DC. We will learn about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's dedication to human rights and civil rights and her impact on society. We will also view photos of Eleanor Roosevelt's memorial in Washington, DC. Throughout the lesson, learners will be invited to ask questions and offer comments and respond to open-ended questions (ex: What do you think Eleanor Roosevelt meant by...?) Following the lesson, students will do a step-by-step drawing of a VOTE poster and learn a bit of American Sign Language related to our class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The class will include brief discussions regarding The Great Depression, World War II, human rights, and civil rights.
Supply List
Learners will need the following for class: • One piece of paper • Pencil • Black Sharpie or another black marker • Crayons or Markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
My excitement about American symbols began with travels to Washington, DC. I loved stepping onto the exact spot Martin Luther King Jr. stood for his iconic I Have a Dream speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Walking through the White House thrilled me as I imagined the historic individuals who had walked its halls. I have enthusiastically taught many learners about Washington, DC through books, music, and plays. I'm so excited to share my knowledge and experience with Outschool students!
I am a teacher certified to teach elementary grades 1-6 and deaf/HH students pre-K-12. I worked as an educational interpreter for several years and as an elementary teacher for many years. My education and work history have provided the skills to teach American Sign Language and all core subjects to learners on Outschool.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class
