American Traitor - The Life and Legacy of Benedict Arnold
Mrs. Bausch, M. Ed.
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During this two week class learners will travel back in time to get an inside look at Benedict Arnold, the American patriot fighting for freedom and Benedict Arnold, the American traitor fighting for the British Army.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The name Benedict Arnold has become synonymous with the word traitor. In this class we will learn more about the treasonous act Arnold committed during the American Revolutionary War as well as his earlier accomplishments as General Arnold of the Continental Army. The class will cover young Benedict Arnold's personal life and his military journey during the Revolutionary War in the first class. In the second class we will look at Arnold's act of treason and his military career in the British...
Learners will identify what action made Benedict Arnold a traitor and how it impacted his legacy. Learners will read and analyze primary sources about Benedict Arnold. Learners will discuss the success and failures of Benedict Arnold in the Continental Army and the British Army. Learners will apply modern day terminology to summarize the accomplishments, failures, places and people in Benedict Arnold's life.
Bachelor's Degree in History Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education Master's Degree in Education Twelve years experience teaching Social Studies in a public school Teaching Certification in Social Studies grades 6-12 Course work in Gifted Education from UC Berkeley at Irvine Museum Studies courses from Johns Hopkins University
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
At the end of class, learners will create a fake social media profile for Benedict Arnold that summarizes what they learned about Arnold's life. (No account, username or actual profile will be accessed. This is an imaginative creation based on facts learned in class.)Grades Offered
Paper Pencil or Pen
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The class will discuss the American Revolutionary War. Time period content may contain information on minority groups who were denied equal freedoms.
Source Material: https://www.mountvernon.org/ https://founders.archives.gov Mrs. B's personal experiences at Crown Point and Saratoga, NY
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
Hello! My name is Mrs. Bausch and I've been teaching for twelve years. I'm offering classes about Early American history, geography, travel, hobbies like stamp collecting and beginner sports classes. I have a BA in Secondary Education and History...
Group Class
$11
weekly or $22 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-6 learners per class
