History Herald: Truth Behind Hamilton ~The Players in the Room United States
Extra! Extra! Learn All About It! In this 8 day course, we will explore the historical figures of the United States brought to life in the play “Hamilton.” We will cover Hamilton, Jefferson, Burr, King George, Lafayette, and more!
Courtney Murray, M. Ed, M. Hist. World US History
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(592)
Star Educator
Popular
What's included
8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Extra! Extra! Learn All About It! In this multi-day course, we will explore the historical figures brought to life in the awarding winning play, “Hamilton.” Through this interactive, musical explosion, we will learn about the United States and its history while exploring through the lives of the players in Hamilton. We will use lyrics to compare the truth of their lives as America was born! Each week, we will cover one historical figure, investigate who they were, what they believed in, what they wanted, and how their lives and goals ended up. We work through fun and interactive presentation with music and lyrics from the play and discussion to discover the truth and reality behind these famous people! Day One: Alexander Hamilton Day Two: Thomas Jefferson Day Three: George Washington Day Four: Aaron Burr Day Five: General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette Day Six: King George III Day Seven: The Schuyler Sisters, Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Day Eight: Hercules Mulligan and the Secret Spies of the Revolution In class, we will work together to unfold who these people were, explore their effects on the development of the United States and where their lives ended up. We will also work to compare their historical lives to the portrayal of them in the musical – what was similar? What was different? And what do you think should have been different in their portrayal? Each class will be an engaging historical discussion that evaluates some key historical players who were “in the room” creating, changing, or fighting against the creation and success of the newly formed United States of America. Content will be explored through active, student-led collaborative discussions, interactive slides, and more! Please be advised that this is a history class, and there are topics that will be taught/discussed that are of a sensitive nature: slavery, war, sectional violence, etc. So, let’s get ready to be “in the room," too!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of U.S. history and work to strengthen their critical thinking skills through historical analysis of particular people in comparison with modern representations. They will discover the major events of U.S. history and how they worked to create the United States today.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that there are some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: genocide, slavery, war, and sectional violence.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
A vast collaboration of sources will be utilized to create this content to provide the students with a multi-faceted explanation of events from differing perspectives. Some sources utilized to create the content of the course:
The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention
A Little History of the United States (Little Histories) By James West Davidson
A Documentary History of the United States by Richard D. Heffner and Alexander B. Heffner
Joined June, 2020
5.0
592reviews
Star Educator
Popular
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Arizona State University
Master's Degree in Education from Fayetteville State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Duquesne University
Please note that there are some sensitive topics that will be addressed throughout the course including but not limited to: genocide, slavery, and sectional violence. I have been challenging and elevating students for over 10 years to delve deeply into the issues of our past and wrestle with the realities of our present and future. Each conversation will be open and honest but guided with the necessary care for students of this age. I believe it is our job as educators to not teach children what to think- but how to think and allow them to unearth the truths that are often hidden within the words of pages.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min
Completed by 44 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-12 learners per class
