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B 17 Flying Fortress a Dependable WWII Bomber

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 11-16
Live One-Time Class
A historic look at World War II with the B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber. This class will focus on the airplane's role in the European Theater of the war.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,057 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-9 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
The learning goals for this course will be to teach the student about the B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, the historic significance during World War II, facts about the different variants of the aircraft, and how the aircraft was used in the European theater of the war. There will be an attached note taking document with pictures to help the student learn and retain the information in this course. There is also a short video of the B-17 Flying Fortress history in WWII. The desire of the teacher is to engage the students with questions and dialogue to help them further learn the material and answer questions. There will be no assigned homework in this class and the teaching style will be lecture via power point material with a few questions asked of the students.

Learning Goals

The learning goals for this course will be to teach the student about the B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, the historic significance during World War II, facts about the different variants of the aircraft, and how the aircraft was used.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There is no graphic violent material in this class. There will be a short YouTube video in this class and you do not need a separate login for this video.
Supply List
There is a two-page note taker that the student may download and use during class. This is optional.
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The World’s Greatest Military Aircraft: Thomas Newdick, 2017 Amber Books The Pima Air and Space Museum: James Stemm, 2018 Arizona Aerospace Foundation War History Online: Https: https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/b-17-flying-fortress-top-facts-wwii-american_bomber.html WWII Database: https://ww2db.com/aircraft_spec.php?aircraft_model_id=4 Global Security: https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/b-17-b-24.htm

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2017
4.9
1057reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University
I have over 20 years experience in the Air Force both as an enlisted member and as an officer providing forecast support for aviation assets and personnel protection. Additionally, I have a vast knowledge about military aircraft.

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