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Heroic Harlem Hellfighters of WWI
Kim Guthriegabs M. Ed
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(417)
In this three-day class, learners of both American history and World history as they study this highly decorated, yet segregated unit. Learn about their role in WWI, the heroes, their impact on France, and their return to the States.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Learners will be able to discuss the story of the heroic Harlem Hellfighters and their actions during World War I. Did you know that this unit saw more combat and became one of the most highly decorated American units during the Great War? 1. Learn the background of the outbreak of World War I and the reasons for the US joining the war. Follow this unit from New York and their training before heading across the Atlantic to fight in France and Belgium alongside French soldiers. 2. Learn...
Discuss the background history of the military unit. Discuss the training and preparedness of the military unit. Discuss segregation in the US military Name key battles of the unit. Describe the heroics of several soldiers in the unit. Explain the reaction upon the return to the US and their return to civilian life.
I am state licensed and highly-qualified to teach history to students in grades 2-9. I have taught history in a classroom for 15 years. I was lead history teacher at my school. I have traveled to many of the WWI battle sites I will discuss.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Kahoot! Review quiz following the class.Grades Offered
Teacher provided guided-notes if desired.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Kahoot!
This is a class about a military unit which saw horrific fighting in key battles. It is necessary to talk about death and casualties in the war. I make a point to not relish the death of anyone from either side of any war. This class discusses segregation in the United States and the US military in the 1900s. This requires acknowledgment of the unfair treatment of the African-American units before, during, and after WWI. While this unit was hailed as heroes upon their return, they were quickly unfairly treated as other African-American civilians were in the US. No hate talk or fascist talk will be tolerated during either lesson.
US National Archives Imperial War museum UK French military memoirs
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(417)
I believe that students need to see the personal side of the world. When students begin to see a unique story in a history or science lesson, they become engaged and learn. Learners need to see the relevance of what they learn. Then, they...
Group Class
$20
weekly or $59 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-6 learners per class
