Great Personalities: Abraham Lincoln (Flex)
Come and join us for this 8 week course where we will learn about Lincoln's childhood and influences, his law career and what motivated him to get into politics, his family, and of course, his journey to the White House and being President during the Civil War. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Homework
1-2 hours per week. There will be 7 homework assignments given in this class. In lesson 7, the homework assignment will be to watch the movie “Lincoln” at home on the students own time. This movie is rated PG-13, so it may be deemed unsuitable for some of the younger students. Each student will write a 1 page (2-3 paragraph) paper of what they took away from the movie and how things have changed in our society since then.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
END OF APRIL SALE! UNTIL MAY 1,2023 - ALL FLEX CLASSES - 75% DISCOUNT!!! EMAIL ME FOR COUPON CODE! (FLEX START DATE APRIL 24-DECEMBER 31, 2023) In the scope of American History, Abraham Lincoln holds a unique place as one of the most remembered and revered figures. In this 8 week class, we will examine his childhood, education and influences, law and political careers, challenges he faced before and during the Civil War, decisions and speeches that he made, and the legacy that he left behind. In this class, we will explore the life and contributions of Abraham Lincoln. We will take a look at his childhood, education, his beginnings in politics, some of his powerful speeches, and the Civil War. There will be 7 homework assignments given in this class. In lesson 7, the homework assignment will be to watch the movie “Lincoln” at home on the students own time. This movie is rated PG-13, so it may be deemed unsuitable for some of the younger students. Each student will write a 1 page (2-3 paragraph) paper of what they took away from the movie and how things have changed in our society since then. Week 1 – His childhood and education Week 2 – Illinois Legislature, the Whig Party, becoming a Republican Week 3 – Mary Todd and their family Week 4 – Becoming a lawyer and congressman. The “House Divided” speech Week 5 – Elected 16th president; the beginning of the Civil War Week 6 – Emancipation Proclamation; the Gettysburg Address; the Homestead Act Week 7 – The state of the country during and after his presidency Week 8 – Lincoln's death and details about the movie “Lincoln” Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) - -I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page. - Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. - In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. - Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom. -I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class. - Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. -Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions. For information on my other courses, please check out my course catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the beginning, middle, and end of the Civil War. They will also learn about Lincolns childhood, political career, time in the White House, and his family.
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Parental Guidance
The homework assignment for week 7 is to watch the movie "Lincoln" at home on the students own time. (This is available on Netflix.) Some students may find some of the topics covered or scenes a bit disturbing. Please be aware that the last class (week 8) is a lecture about the movie, the characters, and what outcome the situations in the movie had on history. We will also be discussing slavery, war, and Lincoln's assassination. All topics will be handled in an age appropriate manner.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Supply List
Each week, a list of homework questions will be posted to the classroom page. There will also be a list of 2-5 research/project topics that the student will choose from for that week. Both of these are due on the Saturday of that week. Students will have to do research on their own time. I will be available for questions 24-7.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Live Group Class
$8
weekly8 weeks
Completed by 3 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
