What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
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.Assessment
NAClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
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 Lincoln's body, and how the events unfolded.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana
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.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$21
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-7 learners per class