Explora el corazón de la historia estadounidense: Washington, DC y sus monumentos

This class is a series of patriotic lessons exploring history through the lens of monuments, memorials, and historic buildings in Washington, DC. I will teach the students about the structures and delve into their historical significance. For example, students will discover the history of the United States Capitol Building including the original and revised designs, usage of the building - especially the two houses of Congress, parts of the building (dome, rotunda, crypt, visitors' center, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, former Supreme Courtroom, Statue of Freedom), and how it fits into the branches of government and the design of Washington, DC. The classes will be non-partisan and will include various points of view. Learners will view photos through PowerPoint slideshows as I use questioning techniques and discussion to encourage students to interact with each other and me. Following the PowerPoints, I will teach students a bit of American Sign Language for lesson vocabulary in some classes. They will create step-by-step drawings (highly successful and enjoyable with my former students!) that they may share with the class. I will invite students to explain one fact they learned. These classes will be informative, engaging, and supportive in a joyful, non-partisan environment.

Week of 09/01/2024    White House
Week of 09/08/2024   Martin Luther King Jr.  
Week of 09/15/2023    Washington Monument 
Week of 09/22/2024    Lincoln Memorial
Week of 09/29/2024    WWII Memorial
Week of 10/06/2024    U.S. Capitol
Week of 10/13/2024     Franklin D. Roosevelt  
Week of 10/20/2024     Union Station
Week of 10/27/2024      Alexander Hamilton
Week of 11/03/2024	Jefferson Memorial
Week of 11/10/2024    	National Archives
Week of 11/17/2024      Embassy Row
Week of 11/24/2024	Einstein Memorial
Week of 12/01/2024	No Class
Week of 12/08/2024	Holocaust Museum
Week of 12/15/2024      Eleanor Roosevelt
Week of 12/22/2024     No Class
Week of 12/29/1024     No Class
Week of 01/05/2025	Rosa Parks Memorial
Week of 01/12/2025	Frances Perkins
Week of 01/19/2025	National Cathedral (secular class)
Week of 01/26/2025	Supreme Court
Week of 02/02/2025	National Air & Space Museum/Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh/Moon Landing
Week of 02/09/2025    Pentagon
Week of 02/16/2025     Library of Congress
Week of 02/23/2025    Theodore Roosevelt



Week of 07/17/2024.       Frances Perkins
Week of 08/07/2024.      National Cathedral (secular class)
Week of 08/14/2024.      Supreme Court
Week of 08/21/2024.       National Air & Space Museum/Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh
Week of 08/28/2024.       Pentagon