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Class experience
Have you ever wondered why people call the U.S. Government Uncle Sam or did Betsy Ross really create the American Flag? Come join us on this 6 week class as we explore the history of some of the United States most iconic images and symbols. Week 1 History of the American Flag and the Liberty Bell Week 2 History of Ellis Island Week 3 History of Hoover Dam Week 4 The Star Spangled Banner and Uncle Sam Week 5 The White House Week 6 The Statue of Liberty The beginning of each class will...
Learners will explore the history behind each of these symbols. We will explore what we know to be facts and different legends about each. We will learn about how they have been interpreted around the world and why they symbolize the United States.
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.
Learners will need paper, writing supplies, and possible coloring supplies for each class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
In this class, we will be discussing U.S. History. There will be discussions of slavery, mistreatment of Native Americans, and discrimination. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level. 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.
Some of the sources that will be used in this course are, but not limited to: National Geographic Smithsonian History Channel Britannica For example: The History of the American Flag https://www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth/history/old-glory/ The Liberty Bell https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/ Ellis Island https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/historyculture/index.htm The Greatest Dam in the World https://www.nps.gov/articles/-the-greatest-dam-in-the-world-building-hoover-dam-teaching-with-historic-places.htm American Battlefield Trusthttps://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/star-spangled-banner?ms=googlegrant&gclid=CjwKCAjwyvaJBhBpEiwA8d38vIqZe_LHotiNq_vlN4bdp76A12OxISM6Tx6me7pBWOuT8-GCSwqf1BoCT-IQAvD_BwE Legends of America https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-unclesam/ The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-grounds/the-white-house/ Scholastic https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/history-white-house/ The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/questions/did-slaves-build-the-white-house Architecturaldigest https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/meet-man-designed-built-white-house PBShttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-sioux/ National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/moru/learn/historyculture/index.htm Travel South Dakota https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/story/75-surprising-facts-about-mount-rushmore
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Group Class
$12
weekly or $70 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class