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The History of the White House
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
The White House has become one of the best known symbols of the United States. For over 200 years, it has represented the Presidency, the United States government, and the people in this nation. In this one time class, we will explore its vast history and the people that have lived there. - Why George Washington chose that site - Who designed it? - Who named it? - How many renovations has it gone through? - Which Presidential families and administrations have changed what? - Who had...
Students will gain an understanding of the history and importance of the White House
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 and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
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In this class, we will discuss major moments in American History including slavery, the War of 1812, and Presidents who have died in the White House. All topics will be covered in an age appropriate manner. There may be some Youtube videos that are seen during this class. I will share my screen and learners will not need to access them on their own.
Some of the sources used in this class are, but not limited to: History of the White House https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/history-white-house/ The White House Building https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-grounds/the-white-house/ Art in the White House https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/art-in-the-white-house History.com https://www.history.com/news/white-house-history-facts-presidents The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/questions/how-was-the-location-of-the-white-house-selected The wildest and weirdest facts about the White House, from hauntings to hot tubs. https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-facts-13-wild-you-never-knew-2019-1 National Museum of National History https://americanhistory.si.edu/first-ladies/hostess Our White House https://ourwhitehouse.org/the-white-house-library-a-twice-told-tale/
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Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class