SWORD OF FREEDOM
AND HERO PROJECT
The Sword of Freedom and Hero Scholar Projects is a transformative class that goes beyond traditional history by immersing scholars in the Civil War and World War II while inspiring them to discover the hero within themselves. Through classic literature, biographies, speeches, simulations, and meaningful projects, students explore foundational principles of leadership, virtue, and moral decision-making. While connecting with real historical heroes, they will gain a deeper understanding of how individual choices shape history and their own lives.
(Paraphrased from Lemihomeschool.com)
Leadership education “emphasize[s] originality, creativity, breadth, depth and leadership skills.” Oliver DeMille
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
While we also draw upon principles of Charlotte Mason and Well-Educated Heart philosophies in this class, the Key of Liberty is primarily a leadership education class as outlined in the book A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille. Leadership Education encourages deep thinking and discussion, advocates learning from the great classics instead of textbooks, and inspires each person to discover his or her unique gifts and talents and his or her personal life mission.
Discuss Classics
The students will read and discuss classics, biographies and great speeches. They will also explore and discuss many great ideas such as leadership, traits that define heroes, moral decision-making in times of war, constitutionality and slavery.
Historical Simulations
The students will participate in historical simulations bringing history to life. For example, by taking on the role of a colonist resisting the Stamp Act or acting out the Constitutional Convention, the students learn in a powerful, memorable way.
Writing Workshops
The students will be guided in regular writing workshops where they will be given time in class and outside of class to write opinion papers. At the writing workshop they will be given positive and constructive feedback.
Tuesdays 9:30-1:15pm
9:30am Journal, devotional, memory work
10:00am Student presentations, lecture
10:30-11:30am Main learning activity
11:30-12:15pm Lunch
12:15-12:45pm Discussion
12:45-1:15pm Rotate between: writing workshop, folk dance, music and art appreciation, reading
Come learn together and build friendships in a like-minded community!
Ages 13-17
Tuesdays 9:30am-1:15pm
Held at Inspire Dance Studio in Clearfield
$120/month
Join us on Thursday afternoons for parks, temple, service and hiking from 1:30-2:30pm.
$230/month if you also enroll in the Science and Leadership Class on Thursdays from 9:30-1:15pm.
