Our American Presidents: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Welcome to U.S. History through the eyes of 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...
38 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is a President and who can be one?Where does the president get their authority from? What are the requirements for becoming a president? What is the history of the White House?Lesson 2George WashingtonWeek 2Lesson 3John AdamsLesson 4Thomas JeffersonWeek 3Lesson 5James Madison/James MonroeLesson 6John Quincy AdamsWeek 4Lesson 7Andrew Jackson and Martin Van BurenLesson 8Martin Van BurenWeek 5Lesson 9William Henry Harrison and John TylerLesson 10James K. Polk and Zachary TaylorWeek 6Lesson 11Millard Fillmore and Franklin PierceLesson 12James BuchananWeek 7Lesson 13Abraham LincolnLesson 14Andrew JohnsonWeek 8Lesson 15Ulysses S. GrantLesson 16Rutherford B. Hayes and James GarfieldWeek 9Lesson 17Chester Arthur and Benjamin HarrisonLesson 18Grover Cleveland and William McKinleyWeek 10Lesson 19Theodore RooseveltLesson 20William Howard TaftWeek 11Lesson 21Woodrow WilsonLesson 22Warren G HardingWeek 12Lesson 23Calvin CoolidgeLesson 24Herbert HooverWeek 13Lesson 25Franklin D. RooseveltWeek 14Lesson 26Harry S. TrumanLesson 27Dwight EisenhowerWeek 15Lesson 28John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. JohnsonLesson 29Lyndon B. JohnsonWeek 16Lesson 30Richard NixonLesson 31Gerald Ford and Jimmy CarterWeek 17Lesson 32Ronald ReaganLesson 33George H.W. BushWeek 18Lesson 34Bill ClintonLesson 35George W. BushWeek 19Lesson 36Barack ObamaLesson 37Donald TrumpWeek 20Lesson 38Joe Biden
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. Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format. Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events. Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events. Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures. Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions. Use technology to research both past and current events and topics. To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals Recognized Inequities and their causes Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
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.
Homework Offered
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 class project will be to design (draw or construct) a roller coaster based on American History.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grades Offered
In this class, we will be walking through U.S. History. Topics such as discrimination, war, slavery, and death will be covered. All discussions of such topics will be at an age appropriate level. 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.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress
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Completed by 12 learners
Ages: 12-17