Let’s join Aunt Sam for a Look at US History through stories of Individuals. This class follows my History Class:  US Revolution to Civil War.   Who are these historical people and events? What are facts? What is fiction? In this multi-day class, we’ll take a look at the many contributions to history these individuals and events have made.  In this class, we will discuss the role that certain sources have played in the stories of these individuals and events. We will use documents/resources from multi-based perspectives to evaluate the stories.  My goal for this class is for students to gain an honest view of historical events and figures. This is an upper elementary course.  In class, we will map individuals' homes, their journeys, create a timeline and discuss how their lives have affected our lives for good and bad. (Students who are not comfortable sharing/participating are always welcome to simply participate at the level they are most comfortable).  Every lesson will include: 
•	Worksheets (which students can fill out during class)
•	Slide presentations
•	Discussion questions
•	Challenges (to enable the learner to apply what was learned from class, these Challenges may also be used in break-out 
        rooms, if time allows) 
My goal is to inspire curiosity, interest, and application of what we learn from the events and lives of these historical figures. 
In the last class:
•	Kahoot quiz
•	Presentations, where those interested students present a Historical figure of their choice (optional)
Diplomas

Class Schedule and basic topics covered:

Week One: Adventure! What is the Yukon Gold Rush?
•	Where is the Yukon? Why was the Yukon Gold Rush an Adventure?
•	How did the Yukon Gold Rush affect the Pacific Northwest?
•	Who was Sam McGee?
Week Two: All Aboard! 
•	What is the Transcontinental Railroad? Why is Work important?
•	Who worked on the Railroad? Who was John Henry?
•	Where is Promontory Point? 
Week Three: Who were the Wright Brothers? 
•	What did they invent? How did they show Perseverance? 
•	What challenges did they face? 
•	How do planes affect the World?
Week Four: Who was Helen Keller? 
•	What challenges did she face? How did have Vision?
•	How did she overcome her challenges? How did Alexander Graham Bell help?
•	How did she affect the World?
Week Five: What was the Christmas Truce?
•	Where and Why did it happen? How did they show Kindness, Trust and Faith?
•	What role did the United States play in WWI?
Week Six: What was the Dust Bowl? Hope & Tenacity
•	How did this happen? How did they have Tenacity?
•	Who is Woody Guthrie?
Week Seven: Who was Anne Frank? 
•	When and where did Anne live? How was she Optimistic?
•	What role did the United States play in WWII?
Week Eight: Who was Rosa Parks?
•	What are Civil Rights? How did Rosa demonstrate Courage?
•	How did her decisions affect Civil Rights movement in the United States?
Week Nine: Who was Neil Armstrong?
•	Where did he travel? How did Space Travel change the World?
•	Debates (will be explained in class)
Week Ten: Presentations, Diplomas and Kahoot quiz