Alternate History: Weekly Scenarios
Ben Liff
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Each week, we will discuss a different historical moment, how it could have gone differently, and how world history could have changed as a result.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Each week, we will discuss a selected event in human history and how it could have happened differently in various "Alternate History" scenarios. Newcomers to the concept of "Alternate History" are encouraged to take my course "What if? An Introduction to Alternate History" first (but it is certainly not required!). Some examples of the types of scenarios which will be covered: - What if the South had won the US Civil War? - What if Germany had won World War 2? - What if the Greeks lost...
Students will gain a basic understanding of a number of important historical events throughout human history each week. Students will also exercise their critical thinking skills, practice making predictions, and be creative (and have fun!) when coming up with plausible (and sometimes not-so-plausible) alternate history scenarios!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
History can be messy sometimes and discussions about wars (and just humans in general) will often lead to mentions of death, violence, and occasional political movements in history.
Hi there! My name is Ben and I’m an educator, instructional designer, and learning producer originally from San Antonio, Texas, and currently living in Maine. Over the last few years, in addition to my work teaching in a classic New England...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 245 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-10 learners per class
