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 classes 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.
This course had an estimated weekly commitment of 45 minutes.
This course occurred in the fall of 2020 and is provided for viewing purposes only. No certificate will be awarded for watching the videos.
Intended Audience
This course was for upper elementary school and middle school students (grades 3–8).
Classes
Each class was a stand-alone 45-minute lesson.
| Class 1 |
CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Who Tells Your Story? The Boston Massacre and Bostonians Paying the Excise Man |
|---|---|
| Class 2 |
CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, October 13, 2020 The Shot Heard ’round the World: Lexington and Concord |
| Class 3 |
CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Washington Crosses the Delaware: The Battle of Trenton |
| Class 4 |
CLASS RECORDING from Tuesday, October 27, 2020 The World Turned Upside Down: Cornwallis’s Surrender |
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).
Please email historyschool@gilderlehrman.org with any questions about the course.