The White House Easter Egg Roll - Celebrating Tradition and History
In this one-time class, we will learn the traditions and history of the Easter Egg Roll which has been hosted by the United States President at the White House since 1878.
Mrs. Bausch, M. Ed.
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
A Kahoot trivia game will provide a fun way to review information.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The White House Easter Egg Roll is hosted by the US President on Easter Monday and has been a tradition since the 1870's. In this class, we will learn how the Easter Egg Roll tradition began and how it has changed over the years. Through the use of Google slides and photos, we will discuss the activities that take place and who gets to attend this event. Learners will have a chance to be creative and draw a design for a decorative egg or poster that commemorates the Easter Egg Roll. A trivia review game will be played at the end of the class. Together, let's learn about how the past has shaped the present. No prior knowledge is required for this class.
Learning Goals
Learners will understand the history of the Easter Egg Roll and how the celebration began in America.
Learners will compare and contrast the changes of the Easter Egg Roll tradition over time.
Learners will demonstrate knowledge through a review game.
Learners will be able to explain the events and traditions of the Easter Egg Roll.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners should have supplies to draw their commemorative egg or poster with such as crayons, colored pencils or markers. A handout to draw on will be provide ahead of time in the classroom by the teacher for learners to print if they so desire.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to the White House website for updates on this year's Easter Egg Roll as well as information about past events.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in History
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Education
Twelve years experience teaching Social Studies in a public school
Teaching Certification in Social Studies grades 6-12
Teaching Certification in Civics Education
Course work in Gifted Education from UC Berkeley at Irvine
Museum Studies courses from Johns Hopkins University Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$11
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-8 learners per class
