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Our American Presidents: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Flex (8-11)

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Ages 8-11
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Come and join us for this 20 week class with over 45 lessons where we will take a look at the personal history, triumphs and failures, and the impact of each of our from Washington and Lincoln to Roosevelt and Kennedy to Reagan and Biden!
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1-2 hours per week. Each week, I will post to the classroom a list of 3-7 questions (one for each video) due the following Sunday. There will also be a list of 2-5 research topics or projects, and each student will choose one that interests them. Answers for the research topics only have to be a paragraph or two. This is also due on Sunday of each week. Final homework project will be to design (draw or construct) a roller coaster based on American History.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Welcome to U.S. History through its Presidents! In this class, we will take an in-depth look at the personal history, education, career, triumphs, failures, and impact of each of our American Presidents. My goal for this class is for students to have a better understanding of the diverse leadership that our country has had - their backgrounds, achievements, and even scandals. As this class touches on political issues, each student is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful and polite. 


Week 1 - 1) Where does the president get their authority from? What are the requirements for becoming a president? . 2) George Washington 
Week 2 - 1) John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, 2) James Madison, James Monroe, 3) The History of the White House
Week 3 - 1) John Quincy Adams, 2) Andrew Jackson
Week 4 - 1) Martin Van Buren, 2) William Henry Harrison, John Tyler 
Week 5 - 1) James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, 2) Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce
Week 6 - 1) James Buchanan  2) Abraham Lincoln
Week 7 - 1) Andrew Johnson, 2) Ulysses S. Grant
Week 8 - 1) Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, 2) Chester Arthur, Benjamin Harrison
Week 9 - 1) Grover Cleveland, 2) William McKinley, 3) The History of the Secret Service
Week 10 - 1) Theodore Roosevelt, 2) William Howard Taft
Week 11 - 1) Woodrow Wilson, 2) Warren G. Harding
Week 12 - 1) Calvin Coolidge, 2) Herbert Hoover
Week 13 - 1) Franklin D. Roosevelt pt 1, 2) Franklin D. Roosevelt pt 2, 3) The History of the Great Depression
Week 14 - 1) Harry S. Truman, 2) Dwight Eisenhower
Week 15 -  1) John F. Kennedy, 2) The History of the Cold War
Week 16 - 1) Lyndon Johnson, 2) Richard Nixon
Week 17 - 1) Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter 2) Ronald Reagan 
Week 18 - 1) George H.W. Bush, 2) Bill Clinton
Week 19 - 1) George W. Bush, 2) Barack Obama
Week 20 - 1) Donald Trump, 2) Joe Biden, 3) The History of Modern Presidential Elections


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 take in-depth look at not only the different personalities of the men who have served as president, but will also learn about the policies, conflicts, and issues that have shaped American history.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class will cover all aspects of American History including slavery, discrimination, war, and different views towards different cultures and groups. These topics will be covered 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
A sample note sheet will be provided a few days before class begins to help students keep track of information.
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

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2018
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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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