Horace Mann and Education Reform

Horace Mann and Education Reform

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tells the story of Horace Mann, a Unitarian from Massachusetts who lived over 200 years ago. Mann grew up in a poor family and attended a one-room schoolhouse. He became interested in politics and education, advocating for public schools where all children could learn for free. Mann traveled across Massachusetts on horseback, inspecting schools and reporting on their conditions. He proposed reforms to improve education, such as better school facilities and trained teachers. Despite initial resistance, his ideas eventually gained acceptance, leading to the establishment of a public school system. Mann's story serves as an inspiration to question and improve the world around us.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Horace Mann?

A famous scientist

A Unitarian who lived over 200 years ago

A renowned artist

A well-known musician

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Horace Mann grow up?

Texas

New York

California

Massachusetts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of school did Horace Mann attend as a child?

A large public school

A private academy

A one-room schoolhouse

An online school

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Horace Mann's roles in Massachusetts?

To manage the state's finances

To oversee all the schools in the state

To lead the state's military

To run the state's healthcare system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Horace Mann notice about the condition of schools during his visits?

They had too many teachers

They were poorly built and lacked resources

They had modern facilities

They were all well-equipped

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Horace Mann believe about questioning the status quo?

It was dangerous

It was unnecessary

It was a waste of time

It was important for improvement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Horace Mann's vision for schools?

To have schools only in urban areas

To have common schools accessible to all children

To have schools only for wealthy children

To have schools with no books

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