American Symbols: Discover the Jefferson Memorial!
Barb Lund
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Students will learn about the Jefferson Memorial and its place in government in Washington, DC as well as the life of Thomas Jefferson in this class that integrates US history, American Sign Language, music, and art.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This class is part of a group of patriotic classes exploring American Symbols. Students will discover the history of the Jefferson Memorial including its design, symbolic components, and the Tidal Basin on which it sits. We will also explore the life and legacy of President Thomas Jefferson through a PowerPoint slide presentation. I will use questioning techniques and discussion as students interact with each other and me. Following the PowerPoint, students will create a step-by-step drawing...
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.
Learners will need the following for class: • One piece of paper • Pencil • Black Sharpie or another black marker • Crayons or Markers
Sources of my research for this class include the following: The History of US Series- Joy Hakim ProQuest Congressional Congress.gov Digital Public Library of America Constitution.org National Archives & Records Library of Congress Britannica Smithsonian Bibliographies Personal travel journals
My classes will be taught from my home among white pines and cedars near Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. You will find me to be a warm, encouraging, and genuine person. I love teaching! Having the privilege of spending my days with children...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
