Catching Lincoln's Grave Robbers
Mr. Marshall
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(82)
A closer look at the bizarre tale of the men who tried to steal Lincoln's body and the men who captured them. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Using Steve Sheinkin's youth history book as an outline, we will learn the story of the men who tried to steal Lincoln's body for ransom. This book offers a brief history of money and counterfeiting, the history of U.S. Secret Service, and the hunt for the men responsible for the crime. The story revolves around Secret Service Agent, Patrick Tyrell, and his efforts to infiltrate a ring of counterfeiters based in Chicago. The book considers how the thugs operated, why they tried to steal...
This class is taught in English.
This course aims to be a fun and engaging look into a mostly unknown chapter in American History. We will use slides and a question and answer/seminar format, short video clips, and a Kahoot quiz toward the end of class so that students will retain what they have learned and have a fun competition.
I am a master's degree holder in history, and I have taught for about five years, mostly in college. I attempt to cover difficult or upsetting subjects with the appropriate sensitivity.
Homework Offered
No preparation is required, but the class outline is based on Steve Sheinkin's book, Lincoln's Grave Robbers. Reading the book before or even after the class would create a more rewarding learning experience.0 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
NAGrades Offered
This story involves the attempted snatching of a dead body, which could be upsetting to a student. It also considers the fate of the Lincoln Family after the death of the President, which is also a sad series of events.
Sheinkin, Steve. Lincoln's Grave Robbers. 2018. Stealing Lincoln’s Body Study Guide, https://images.history.com/images/media/pdf/08-1681_Stealing-Lincoln-ob.pdf
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(82)
Homeschoolers welcome! I offer interactive and fun social studies and history classes for learners from 8 to 18. Most of my classes are based on a high-quality Young Adult history book. Before Outschool, I taught U.S. History and Culture at...
Group Class
$21
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-7 learners per class
