How did the United States become a country? How do we know that we have the real story? We know because we have evidence written and created by people who lived at that time. For four weeks we are going to look at some of that evidence and explore the birth of our nation through words and pictures that can tell us what really happened.
Intended Audience
This course was for upper elementary school and middle school students (grades 3–8).
Class Schedule and registration
Each class was a stand-alone lesson.
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Week 1
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CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. ET Phillis Wheatley |
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Week 2
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CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. ET John and Abigail Adams |
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Week 3
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CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. ET Peter Kitteredge |
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Week 4
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CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m. ET Henry and Lucy Knox |
Meet Your Teacher
Tim Bailey is the Director of Curriculum Development and Instructional Design for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. He developed the Hamilton Education Program and the Teaching Literacy through History program. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Utah. Before working with the Gilder Lehrman Institute Mr. Bailey taught 4th, 5th, and 8th grades in Salt Lake City. Among his distinctions are National History Teacher of the Year (2009) and Utah State Teacher of the Year (2001).
Video Playlist
Class sessions are recorded and will be posted within 3 business days.
Please email hamilton@gilderlehrman.org with any questions about the course.