Let’s join Aunt Sam for a Look at US History through stories of Individuals.  Why do we remember these people? What are some facts about their lives? What is fiction? In this multi-day class, we’ll take a look at the life, education, and many contributions to history that these individuals made.  In this class, we will discuss the role that certain sources have played in their stories. We will use documents/resources from multi-based perspectives to evaluate their stories.  My goal for this class is for students to gain an honest view of historical figures. This is an upper elementary course.  In class, we will map their 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).  

Also, the information included in the classroom will NOT always be used or covered in class.  This course may be a multiple day per week class, not just once a week.  The student will be encouraged to work on the extra projects outside of class, enabling the learner to have a greater understanding of the Historical Figure.

Every lesson will include: 
•	Worksheets (which students can fill out during class)
•	Slide presentations
•	Discussion questions
•	Crafts/projects/games included in classroom, however, not always done in class

My goal is to inspire curiosity, interest, and application of what we learn from the lives of these historical figures. 
In the last class:
•	Kahoot quiz
•	Presentations, where those interested students present a Historical Hero of their choice (optional)
•	Diplomas

Class Schedule and basic topics covered:

Week One: Ben and Big Ideas: Why did Benjamin Franklin fly kites?
•	Why is Benjamin Franklin considered a Founding Father? How did he show ingenuity?
•	How did he help in the American Revolution?
•	What did he invent?

Week Two: Who were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty? 
•	What was the Stamp Act? How did they have Conviction?
•	What was the Tea Act? 

Week Three: What is Paul Revere’s ride? 
•	What is a Minute Man? How do you spend your time?
•	Where is the Old North Church?
•	Who is Henry W. Longfellow?	

Week Four: Why did George Washington leave his home? 
•	Who was George Washington? How did he show self-discipline?
•	How did he help win the Revolutionary War?

Week Five: What were Lewis & Clark looking for?
•	Where did they travel? How did they demonstrate Teamwork?
•	What did they find?

Week Six: Who is Francis Scott Key? 
•	What Poem did Francis write? How does the Flag show Patriotism?
•	What Battle did he watch?

Week Seven: Westward Ho! 
•	Who were the Pioneers? How did they have Vision?
•	Why did they leave their homes?
•	Who was Laura Ingalls?

Week Eight: Why was Harriet Tubman a Train Conductor? 
•	Who was Harriet Tubman? How did she have Courage?
•	What is the Underground Railroad?
•	Why was the Civil War fought?
 
Week Nine: Why did Abraham Lincoln wear a tall top hat? Debates
•	Why were there Lincoln Douglas Debates?
•	What is the emancipation proclamation?

Week Ten: Presentations, Kahoot Quiz and Diplomas