They Grew up to Be President
Class experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Your student will step right into a fascinating journey through American history! The United States has had 45 different people serve as president since gaining independence from Great Britain. Each week, we’ll dive into the life of a new president, discovering everything from their birthplace and schooling to their favorite foods and hobbies. Students will learn where they went to college and what careers they chose. We'll uncover what inspired them to run for president, who their vice...
The learning goals for this class are two: 1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the lives and legacies of the 46 presidents of the United States, including unique cases like Grover Cleveland serving nonconsecutive terms. 2. Explore and compare each president's background, childhood, education, favorite foods, hobbies, and post-presidential activities of each president to gain insight into their lives and historical significance. 3. Given up familiarity with the presidential order and names through the engaging “president song” to aid in memorization and recall. 4. Utilize multimedia resources such as slides, videos, and music to enhance the learning experience and make the study of history engaging and memorable. 5. Encourage critical thinking and self-expression by comparing the president's preferences with their own and creating a personalized book of presidents to reinforce learning and foster creativity. 6. Foster an appreciation for American history and the presidency, instilling a sense of curiosity and respect for the leaders who have shaped the nation.
I hold a BA in History with minors in Women's Studies and Humanities and an MA in History. My area of specialty is women's history (My studies also include the history of Women of Color and Indigenous Women), and American (United States) history from the 1560s to 1960s. I have completed numerous continuing education courses covering different topics in history.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
An informal assessment will be provided for each student every 4 weeks. A written report and letter grade are available upon request.Grades Offered
If you are in need of a grade to meet your state homeschooling requirements one is available upon request.
This class is designed with the needs of neurodivergent students in mind. Dyslexi font is used for all reading materials to aid those with Dyslexia. Students will never be called on randomly only when they volunteer.
Crayons, colored pencils, markers (your choice). Pen or pencil for writing.
All content is age-appropriate. No sensitive material will be presented.
www.usa.gov www.whitehouse.gov Online presidential libraries.
Hi, I'm April Rogers. I'm a proud single mom to an amazing son who is off to college this year. When I'm not cheering him on, I love to spend my hours reading and knitting with my five cats by my side. My academic pursuits brought me from the...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 6-11
3-10 learners per class