The Killing of Lincoln and Chasing John Wilkes Booth
Great Books meet True Crime when we explore the criminal conspiracy to assassinate the president, with an overview of the U.S. Civil War. #academic
Mr. Marshall
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(82)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
No preparation for the class is required beyond a thirst for knowledge. Chasing Lincoln's Killer, by James L. Swanson, would lead the student further into the topic if that is desired.Assessment
A knowledge quiz or two will be given to enhance learning. This course is enrichment and will not give a letter grade, but quiz scores can be provided to students.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The course will feature face-to-face learning including PowerPoint slides, short video clips, discussion, and one or two knowledge quizzes. Please be prepared to answer questions. Question and answer is my teaching style to make the material more engaging. Citation for the book Swanson, James L. 2009. Chasing Lincoln's killer. New York: Scholastic Press (recommended but not required.) Course Outline Class Meeting One: General knowledge Kahoot quiz The Conspirators, Their Beliefs, and Their Motivations The events of April 1865 The Manhunt and Fate of the Conspirators Class Meeting Two: Lincoln and Civil War America: Course Summary and Knowledge Quiz
Learning Goals
The goal of the course is to provide an overview of the events of the Lincoln assassination and perspective on U.S. Civil War. We will use the James L. Swanson's youth popular history entitled, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, as a guidebook. It will not be required reading but will be recommended.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The course outline will be based on: Swanson, James L. 2009. Chasing Lincoln's killer. New York: Scholastic Press. The course will deviate somewhat from the table of contents to present the material in four online meetings.
Assassination is by nature a violent subject, but I have chosen the youth version of James L. Swanson's book because the adult version is more detailed and graphic but covers the same material.
Supply List
Recommended reading: Swanson, James L. 2009. Chasing Lincoln's killer. New York: Scholastic Press All of the subjects presented can be researched at https://www.history.com/. It is a good resource for general knowledge. https://www.britannica.com/ is also a good source of general historical knowledge, but some parts of it require a subscription.
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Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
4.9
82reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Pepperdine University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Montana
Middle school and high school students should adjust well to this material, but each individual should assess their own sensitivity to violent subjects. Reviews
Live Group Class
$42
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-6 learners per class
