$65
for 5 classesThe Founding Fathers, The Declaration of Independence, and the US Constitution
Completed by 59 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
8-17 learners per class
55 min
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Parents looking for materials to submit as work assignments are always happy with the materials I provide.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This this class students will come to understand the story of American Independence through the lens of the Founding Fathers. Students will be introduced to key events and players in the timeline of American Independence and the adoption of the United States Constitution. Week 1: We'll briefly set the stage and discuss the position of the British Colonies in America and then begin our study of American Independence beginning with the Stamp Act of 1765. This week we'll also cover the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Founding Fathers Introduced will include Sam Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Week 2: The Intolerable Acts, The First Continental Congress, Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give me Death," Common Sense by Thomas Paine, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. In addition to Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine, Founding Fathers introduced will include Paul Revere. Week 3: The Declaration of Independence. A watershed moment in the history of democracy. We'll discuss the Second Continental Congress. Founding Fathers introduced will include Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock and Nathan Hall. Week 4: American War for Independence. Washington crosses the Delaware, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and the French join the fight as America's ally. Independence is won at Yorktown. The Treaty of Paris. Founding Fathers introduced will include George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay. Week 5: A New Nation. A Declaration of Independence and a war are not a basis for government. How will we rule this new nation. We'll discuss the Articles of Confederation and the move toward a new Constitutional Convention, resulting in the ratification of the United States Constitution. We'll talk about the Federalist Papers. Founding Fathers Introduced will include James Madison and James Monroe and women like Abigail Adams. Class is interactive. Students are invited to participate and ask questions. Instructor will show some videos and depictions of historic sites.
Learning Goals
Students will know the basic timeline of American Independence, the key players, the watershed moments, the basic documents and writings that brought Independence about and how a new nation was formed. They'll know who the Founding Fathers are be able to associate their names with the appropriate events and actions.
Other Details
Supply List
I provide a worksheet before class that students can fill in as we go along. I also provide additional notes after class with more information and links to related articles and videos.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
We live in a big and fascinating world and one of my goals with my classes is to help kids develop an interest and appreciation for the world around them and different cultures. My classes draw from my own experiences as a world traveler. I've visited and lived abroad in seventeen countries. I'm a lifelong student of history and I'm also the former deputy director of the historic home of President Ronald Reagan. In 2010 was a candidate for United States Congress and I am a 2002 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor of science degree in history and political science. In high school I memorized Patrick Henry's "War Inevitable" speech. Over the course of my life I've read 25+ biographies of America's Founding Fathers. In college I took an independent study course on the Federalist Papers. I have literally been preparing to teach this class my entire life. I also have several years of experience in working with students as a teacher and mentor and look forward to having the opportunity to invest in the life of your learner.
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