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Learn to Ask Great Questions

George Washington's success came from asking questions

Rick Snider

160 total reviews for this teacher

9 reviews for this class

Completed by 34 learners

30 minutes

per class

Meets once

9-13

year olds

1-3

learners per class

per learner

How does a "One-Time" class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

How Outschool Works

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Pacific

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Description

Class Experience

George Washington became the richest man in America, U.S. President and Revolutionary War General despite leaving school at age 15. His secret to success – asking great questions of everyone he met. 

The old saying, “There’s no such thing as a bad question” is wrong. They waste time and energy. Smart students gain confidence, knowledge and advantages by asking good questions on any topic. 

Award-winning journalist Rick Snider has asked more than 100,000 questions of royals, athletes,...

This class is taught in English.

How to ask direct questions, follow-up questions and translate answers into knowledge. 

Students will gain confidence in themselves by not fearing to be the first to ask or answer a question. And, they’ll learn more of what interests them by asking questions.

Students will be mock interview George Washington and Ironman during class. Think of three questions to ask.

Students should have a piece of paper and pen to take notes.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Content is all G-rated.

Teacher

Rick Snider

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

Expanding history with a fun twist

160 total reviews

249 completed classes

About Me

I’m a Washington journalist and tour guide who brings storytelling of U.S. history to Outschool. I’ve taught nearly 500 students over two years about U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, Founding Fathers, George Washington’s spies, Sons of Liberty,...