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1 on 1 Tutoring Social Studies K-7TH
Cold War Spies
Andrea Dalland, M.Ed, MLS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(117)
Double agents, deception, dead drops and defections; the Cold War era saw perhaps more espionage than any other period in history. This one-time class will teach learners about some of the most notorious spies of the 20th century.
Class experience
This class will give students some background on the Cold War and tell the stories of several famous spies of the era. We will learn about Aldrich Ames, Oleg Gordievsky, Kim Philby and "The Cambridge Five," including some fascinating facts about the kind of intelligence they shared, how they passed on classified information, and how their spying careers came to an end. With Russia dominating the headlines these days, let’s delve into some of the histories that brought us to where we are...
Students will learn some of the background and history of the Cold War and of the lives of several of its most famous spies.
I have taught social studies at the upper elementary level for 20 years and am a life-long lover of history. I lived in Russia for six years and was able to visit many of the locations mentioned in the class. In fact, I will be using some of my own photographs to show what those locations look like today.
This class will contain some content that some students may find upsetting or scary, including escaping a country to keep from being caught, and the existence of atomic bombs. Please be aware of some of this content and determine if this class will be suitable for your child.
https://www.history.com/news/6-traitorous-cold-war-spies https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-history-1918-to-1980/the-cold-war/spies-of-the-cold-war-era/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aldrich-Ames https://www.historicmysteries.com/cambridge-5/ https://www.studysmarter.us/explanations/history/modern-britain/cambridge-five/
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(117)
I love being a teacher and have wanted to be one for as long as I can remember! I now have 20 years of experience teaching elementary school and I hold two Master's degrees; one in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, and one in Library...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
