Perfect for learners ages 8-15 years old. 

Classes are from 10-11am, 11am-12pm or 12pm-1pm EST every Wednesday!

Only $15USD per class! 3-6 learners per group. Small groups only. 

Are you excited to offer your child a unique opportunity to learn about some of the most influential figures in history?

We are pleased to introduce our upcoming course: "Big Names of History". Aimed at students aged 8 to 15, the course promises an engaging and inspiring experience like never before. In this course, your child will travel back in time to discover 25 outstanding historical figures who have shaped the world today. Each class focuses on a single person, delving into their life, achievements, and lasting impact on society.  Some famous figures covered throughout the course are Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Joan of Arc, Michelangelo, Queen Victoria, Aristotle, Cleopatra and Catherine the Great!

Syllabus: Big Names of History, Section 1

Class 1: Vincent Van Gogh

• Biography and early life

• Exploration of Van Gogh's artistic style and major works

Class 2: Marie Curie

• Life of Marie Curie and her contributions to science

• Discovery of radioactivity and Nobel Prizes

Class 3: George Washington

• Biography of George Washington and his leadership

• Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States

Class 4: Michelangelo

• Michelangelo's life and career as an artist and sculptor

• Analysis of his masterpieces, including the Sistine Chapel

Class 5: Thomas Edison

• Thomas Edison's inventions and impact on modern technology

• Examination of the phonograph, light bulb, and more

Class 6: Mahatma Gandhi

• Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance

• Role in India's independence movement and global influence

Class 7: William Shakespeare

• Overview of Shakespeare's life and works

• Analysis of his plays and sonnets, and their enduring relevance

Class 8: Sir Isaac Newton

• Newton's laws of motion and theory of gravity

• Contributions to mathematics and optics

Class 9: Queen Elizabeth I

• Biography of Queen Elizabeth I and her reign

• Impact on English literature, culture, and politics

Class 10: Leonardo da Vinci

• Leonardo's achievements in art, science, and engineering

• Study of his paintings, inventions, and notebooks

Class 11: Albert Einstein

• Einstein's theory of relativity and contributions to physics

• Nobel Prize in Physics and influence on modern science

Class 12: Abraham Lincoln

• Life of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era

• Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address

Class 13: Ludwig Van Beethoven

• Beethoven's life and musical career

• Analysis of his compositions and impact on classical music

Class 14: Nikola Tesla

• Tesla's inventions and contributions to electricity and engineering

• Competitions with Thomas Edison and his visionary ideas

Class 15: Martin Luther King Jr.

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement

• "I Have a Dream" speech and legacy of nonviolent activism

Class 16: Jesus Christ

• Historical context and teachings of Jesus Christ

• Impact on religion, philosophy, and Western civilization

Class 17: Charles Darwin

• Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection

• Publication of "On the Origin of Species" and scientific controversy

Class 18: Joan of Arc

• Joan of Arc's life and military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War

• Religious visions and martyrdom

Class 19: Martin Luther

• Martin Luther's role in the Protestant Reformation

• Ninety-five Theses and impact on Christianity

Class 20: Henry Ford

• Ford's innovations in automobile manufacturing and assembly lines

• Development of the Model T and impact on industry

Class 21: Queen Victoria

• Biography of Queen Victoria and her reign

• Victorian era culture, politics, and global influence

Class 22: Sir Francis Drake

• Drake's voyages and naval exploits

• Impact on English exploration and the defeat of the Spanish Armada

Class 23: Michael Faraday

• Faraday's discoveries in electromagnetism and chemistry

• Inventions and influence on scientific education

Class 24: Christopher Columbus

• Columbus' voyages to the New World

• Impact on European exploration and global history

Class 25: Simón Bolívar

• Bolívar's leadership in South American independence movements

• Contributions to Latin American history and political philosophy