It has happened before; as a dedicated educator, he has always found a creative way to bring more life back into the classroom. This time nature steps in to solve the problem for him. First he is struck by lightning, and immediately becomes the talk of the school. He wants to get back to the kids as soon as possible; when he does, another surprise awaits. As he walks into what should be his classroom, he is instead transported back in time. Both he and his class find themselves face to face with Robert E. Lee.