American Symbols: Discover The National Archives
Explore the National Archives building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Learn about the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution as well as the framers of these historic documents.
Barb Lund
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is part of a group of patriotic classes exploring American Symbols. Students will discover the history of the National Archives, symbolic components, and historic documents housed within. We will discuss the Charters of Freedom - The Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the US Constitution, as well as the primary framers of these documents. Information will be taught 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 of the National Archives building. I will invite learners to write or tell a fact/facts they learned. This class will be informative, engaging, and supportive in a non-partisan environment.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the significance of the National Archives and will demonstrate understanding through questions and summary statements.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need the following for class: • One piece of paper • Pencil • Black Sharpie or another black marker • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
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
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
My excitement about American symbols began with my travels to Washington, DC. I loved stepping onto the exact spot where 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
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$20
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60 min
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Ages: 11-14
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