Alternate History Club (19th and 20th centuries)
David Armstrong M.A.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(15)
This ongoing class will examine "what might have been" if the history we know took a different path.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
The class is intended to act like an after-school type club for history lovers. Student may join (as long as there are spaces available) or leave as the wish. The idea is to have fun and use our imaginations while learning what we love! Have you ever imagined what life would be like if history had taken a different path? A different decision, a chance meeting, an untimely accident are all things that could have altered the history we know and the future we live in. Each class is "stand...
The main goal of the this course is for students to learn critical thinking and analysis skills. They will do so while engaging their imaginations while learning about important historical events. They will learn to consider what is a logical possibility and what is fanciful thinking.
I hold a Master of Arts in Military History. My focus is mainly on military and political theories of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Homework Offered
Each class will cover a new topic. Knowledge of "what if's" covered in previous lessons is not needed. Prior to class, student will be given an historical situation to study; i.e. The first months of World War One, Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency, or the Mexican-American War. They will be given a one outline of the basics of the given topic.They will be required to learn the basics of the subject. They can find their own sources or explore from a suggested list. They should know the basic outline of what actually happened before we meet. Students will be asked to think of historical alternatives that they would like to explore in future sessions. These will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
There will be a one or two-page handout for each class. This will include the subject at hand and one or two suggested "what ifs?" I will also list s few book on the real history being discussed if the student wishes to study further.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Obviously, warfare will be a common subject discussed. The thoughts, ideas, and motivations of historical figures will often be considered. Some of those ideas can be challenging to our modern sensibilities, disturbing, or even repugnant. Warfare is a violent and ugly affair. These subjects and ideas will be examined as far as needed to explore the given topic but gratuitous, bloody imagery and explanations will be avoided. For example: No detailed descriptions of carnage will be given in class. For instance, there will be no playing of the opening act of "Saving Private Ryan."
Sources will vary according the "what if" to be examined.If a student is new to the group, he or she will have access to a list of suggested sources for the given for week they join.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(15)
Hello, my name is David! It will be an honor to teach your children. I teach history, music, civics, and science. I offer a variety of classes on historical topics such as: American History, United States Constitution, History versus Hollywood...
Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 37 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-8 learners per class
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