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.

Our goals for this class are to:

Write about what we learn.
Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events.
Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures.
Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions.

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, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. 

Homework Offered
Each week, learners will be given different assignments on creating their own symbols that they think best represent the United States. This can be worked on alone or along with other learners in the class. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed. 

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