American Symbols: Discover the White House!
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 White House. The class will begin with a fun White House song. Students will learn a song about the White House as they view photos and learn through a PowerPoint slideshow. I will use questioning techniques and discussion as students interact with each other and with me. As we progress through the slideshow, I will teach the students American Sign Language for class...
Students will learn: * A song about the White House * The history of the White House and information regarding people who have lived there * Lesson vocabulary in American Sign Language * A step-by-step drawing of the White House
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 first graders about Washington, DC through books, music, and plays. I'm so excited to share American symbols with Outschool students! My master's degree in special education focused on teaching deaf students. I taught deaf students for more than 10 years, and for part of my career, I was an educational interpreter. I care deeply about the Deaf Community and strive to stay true to American Sign Language in my teaching.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
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.Grades Offered
• Pencil • Black marker (Sharpie is best) • Crayons
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
No parental guidance will be needed beyond the class guidelines (keeping cameras on throughout the lesson).
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 93 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 7-12
1-6 learners per class