American Symbols: Discover the World War II Memorial
Honor veterans by learning about the World War 2 Memorial and its place in government in Washington, DC in a class that integrates a bit of American Sign Language, (ASL), music, art (a step-by-step drawing), and US history
Barb Lund
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(363)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This class is part of a series of patriotic classes exploring American Symbols. The class will begin with a welcome song. Learners will then view photos through a PowerPoint slideshow. I will use questioning techniques and discussion as students interact with each other and with me. Learners will discover the history of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC including the parts of the memorial such as the granite columns representing the states and territories of the United States, the location of the memorial, the pavilions, and the Freedom Wall. I will briefly touch on parts of the war, including the rise of Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Allies & Axis nations, and the atomic bomb. Following the PowerPoint, I will teach students a bit of American Sign Language for lesson vocabulary. Learners will create a step-by-step drawing of the World War II Memorial they may share with the class. They will draw, write, or tell at least one fact they learned. This class will be informative, engaging, and supportive in a joyful, non-partisan environment.
Learning Goals
Students will:
❖ Learn the history of the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
❖ Learn basic information about World War II
❖ Learn a few signs in ASL related to course content
Other Details
Parental Guidance
* Note: I will briefly touch on parts of the war, including the rise of Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust, Pearl Harbor, D-Day, Allies & Axis nations, and the ending of the war with the atomic bomb.
Supply List
❖ One piece of paper ❖ Pencil ❖ Black Sharpie or other black marker
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 my 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 American symbols 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 experience have provided the skills to teach American Sign Language and American History to learners on Outschool.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
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