The History of the White House
Come join us as we talk a walk through U.S. History as we examine the origins and significance of the White House. #academic
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass 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 sheep grazing on the front lawn? - How many bathrooms does it have? - What kind of animals have lived there? - - and more!
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the history and importance of the White House
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
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/
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class
