American Symbols: Discover the Statue of Liberty!
Students will learn about the Statue of Liberty in a class that integrates American Sign Language, music, art, and US history
Barb Lund
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(363)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursAssessment
I will assess students through questioning and observation in order to adapt instruction. I will also give the students the chance to report a fact they learned so I can assist them with further information if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This class is part of a series of patriotic classes exploring American Symbols. Students will discover the history of the Statue of Liberty. The class will begin with a welcome song. Students will learn a song about the Statue of Liberty as they view photos and learn history through a PowerPoint slideshow. I will use questioning techniques and discussion as students interact with each other and with me. Following the PowerPoint, I will teach students American Sign Language to the song about the Statue of Liberty. They will create two art projects they may share with the class. They will draw, write, or tell one fact they learned. This class will be informative, engaging, and supportive in a joyful, non-partisan environment. Cameras will need to remain on throughout the class to facilitate interaction with each other and with me, and to allow me to assist in the students' American Sign Language acquisition. Other American Symbols classes in this series (available as individual classes to allow flexibility for students) will include: *American Symbols: Discover the Lincoln Memorial *American Symbols: Discover the White House *American Symbols: Discover the Washington Monument *American Symbols: Discover the Liberty Bell *American Symbols: Discover the U.S. Capitol Building *American Symbols: Discover Mount Rushmore
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
* The history of the Statue of Liberty
* Lesson vocabulary and a song in American Sign Language
* Creation of a crown and a Statue of Liberty step-by-step drawing
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No parental guidance will be needed beyond the class guidelines (keeping cameras on throughout the lesson).
Supply List
* one paper plate (if you don’t have a paper plate, you can just cut a piece of paper into an approximately 8” circle. Tracing something round works well!). * scissors * tape * pencil or pen * crayons * markers (only if you prefer them to crayons for coloring the crown) * black marker * 2 pieces of paper * optional: stickers, adhesive gems to decorate the crown
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 on 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 first graders about Washington, DC through books, music, and plays. I'm so excited to share American symbols with Outschool students!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 125 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-9 learners per class
