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Conflict and Tension: An Introduction to First World War, 1894 - 1918
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Conflict and tension: The First World War, 1894 - 1918 In this Multi-Day class, students will explore and come to understand the complex and diverse interests of the Great Powers and other states that provided fertile ground for tension and hostilities. It focuses on the causes, nature and conclusion of the First World War and seeks to demonstrate how and why tensions escalated and conflict broke out, and why it proved so difficult to bring one of the deadliest wars of the modern era to a...
- Students will learn about the historical contextualization of the Great War Students will learn about the multi-causal nature of the Great War Students will learn about the formation of war plans and mobilization schedules prior to the Great War Students will learn about the weapons, tactics and strategy of the Great War Students will learn about the major developments which led to the end of war in 1918.
I have taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region covering a variety of rigorous history exam subjects.
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Homework for this class is optional. Several "Independent Practice" opportunities will be provided the student may complete these on their own time for their own enrichment.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Assessments over the class content will be provided for student "independent practice". If time allows in class the instructor and students will work on these assessments collaboratively.
A Short History of World War I by James Stokesbury The Great War by B.H. Liddell Hart The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Over the past 30 years I have taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region in both private and public school settings. During that time I have instructed students in a variety of rigorous exam subjects . I am a...
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Group Class
$17
weekly or $100 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
90 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class