Name That President
Turn your kid into a time-traveling detective with Presidents. They'll crack historical cases, uncover presidential secrets, and collect White House trivia. Alert: May cause spontaneous Constitution quoting and Lincoln beard-growing attempt
Tanya Renee Brewington, MBA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(245)
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 per weekProjects
3-6 throughout the classLetter Grade
includedCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Welcome to "Name That President": Where History Comes Alive! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through time? Buckle up, because "Name That President" is not your average history class – it's a thrilling adventure through the corridors of the White House and beyond! What's the Scoop? In this action-packed course, we'll dive deep into the lives, legacies, and sometimes hilarious quirks of America's commanders-in-chief. Each lesson is a time-traveling expedition where you'll meet not just one, but a whole crew of presidents! Our Presidential Party Plan: * Founding Fathers Fiesta: Hang out with Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison. Warning: Powdered wig jokes incoming! * Log Cabin to White House Hustle: Join Jackson, Lincoln, and Johnson as they chop their way to the top job. * Mustache Mania: Discover why Grant, Arthur, and Taft were a cut above the rest (hint: it's not just the facial hair). * Rough Riders and Square Deals: Saddle up with the Roosevelts (Teddy and FDR) and learn why "Bully!" is actually a good thing. * World War Winners: Explore how Wilson, Truman, and Eisenhower helped save the world (twice!). * Space Race and Civil Rights Chase: Blast off with Kennedy and Johnson as they reach for the stars and equality. * Watergate Wonders and Cold War Conquerors: Unravel mysteries with Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan. * Modern-Day Mavericks: Get up close and personal with our most recent leaders, from Bush to Biden. History Detectives: Uncover secrets and solve historical mysteries. Was there really a giant cheese wheel in the White House? Presidential Nickname Hall of Fame: Earn your own presidential nickname as you master each era of American history. The Grand Finale: At the end of the course, you'll showcase your presidential prowess in the ultimate "Name That President" championship. Compete for the title of "Commander-in-Chief of Presidential Knowledge" and take home the coveted Golden Bust Trophy! Don't just read about history – live it, breathe it, and maybe even grow a Lincoln beard along the way (parental permission required for actual beard-growing). Join "Name That President" and become the hero of history class, the star of family trivia nights, and the go-to expert for all things presidential! Enroll now and let's make American history unforgettable – one president at a time! Possible external sources could include Canva for lesson content, YouTube videos, Padlet for interactive assignments, Activity Learn for assignments, Google Docs, etc. Students are not required to have accounts. They will be provided links and then will complete the tasks. These tasks are for the lesson, comprehension, and interaction.
Learning Goals
Presidential Timeline Mastery:
*Accurately place at least 35 U.S. presidents in chronological order on a timeline.
*Identify the key historical events and eras associated with each president's term.Policy and Impact Analysis"
*Analyze and explain the significant policies or decisions of at least 15 different presidents.
*Evaluate the long-term impacts of these policies on American society and government.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison
Lesson and video attached. 6 assignments
Lesson 2:
James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren
Lesson and video attached. 6 assignments
Lesson 3:
William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Knox Polk, Zachary Taylor
Lesson and video attached. 6 assignments
Lesson 4:
Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln
Lesson and video attached. 6 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class can and will involve topics of land thefts, assaults, genocide, killings, and wars. This class is not meant to be scary, but to be a true account of Presidential history. There will be stories about people who have died. There will be stories about people who have been killed. There will be stories about the people doing the killing. There are stories where people are assaulted, sometimes sexually.
This class may not be for every student.
Supply List
* One composition notebook for the FlipBook project * Paper, Pen
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
245reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Western Governor's University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Methodist university
Through a partnership and collaboration with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and as an administrative teacher of public educational programs for more than ten years, I have taught English and social studies classes, among other subjects, to middle and high school students. Our curriculum met the Missouri Learning Standards and prepared high school students for college.
In addition, I have received over:
* 75 hours of professional development, specifically in English language arts writing courses
* 50 hours of professional development, specifically in history
* 12 hours of professional development teaching facts about people without personal viewpoints
* 75 hours of professional development in diversity from all over the world and how to teach diversity Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$17
weekly or $200 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 6 learners
Choose your start date
Ages: 10-14
