The learning goals for this class are two:
1.	Gain a comprehensive understanding of the lives and legacies of the 46 presidents of the United States, including unique cases like Grover Cleveland serving nonconsecutive terms.
2.	Explore and compare each president's background, childhood, education, favorite foods, hobbies, and post-presidential activities of each president to gain insight into their lives and historical significance.
3.	Given up familiarity with the presidential order and names through the engaging “president song” to aid in memorization and recall.
4.	Utilize multimedia resources such as slides, videos, and music to enhance the learning experience and make the study of history engaging and memorable.
5.	Encourage critical thinking and self-expression by comparing the president's preferences with their own and creating a personalized book of presidents to reinforce learning and foster creativity.
6.	Foster an appreciation for American history and the presidency, instilling a sense of curiosity and respect for the leaders who have shaped the nation.

I hold a BA in History with minors in Women's Studies and Humanities and an MA in History.  My area of specialty is women's history (My studies also include the history of  Women of Color and Indigenous Women), and American (United States) history from the 1560s to 1960s. I have completed numerous continuing education courses covering different topics in history. 

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提供的評估
An informal assessment will be provided for each student every 4 weeks. A written report and letter grade are available upon request. 
提供的成績
If you are in need of a grade to meet your state homeschooling requirements one is available upon request. 

This class is designed with the needs of neurodivergent students in mind.  Dyslexi font is used for all reading materials to aid those with Dyslexia.  Students will never be called on randomly only when they volunteer. 

www.usa.gov
www.whitehouse.gov
Online presidential libraries.