History of the Cold War
History of the Cold War from 1945 to 1991 with a Cold War Expert.
Clark Vandeventer
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(653)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Parents looking for materials to submit as work assignments are always happy with the materials I provide.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This is a multi-day class that meets 5 times in 5 live meetings. Students will learn about the History of the Cold War from 1945 to 1991, with a short overview of the rise of communism and the formation of the Soviet Union from Marx to Lenin and Stalin. The instructor brings a vast amount of experience and background in Cold War History having maintained close professional and personal relationships with senior United States Government officials from the Cold War era. This is an interactive class. It is mainly lecture style, but students are encouraged to participate, ask questions, and make comments and contributions to class. Class includes photos, slides, screen sharing, and video components. Our study of the history of the Cold War will be broken down into 5 parts. Part 1: World War II Ends, World War III begins. Back-up to give background on Marx, Lenin, Stalin. Europe divided, The Berlin Wall. Part 2: The Race. Arms Race, Space Race, Olympic Race. Competing Empires, Competing Systems, Political Propaganda Part 3: Cuban Missile Crisis, Mutually Assured Destruction, Detente Part 4: Global Struggle: Communism vs Capitalism in Korea, Vietnam, Asia, Central America and Africa Part 5: Reagan, Gorbachev and the Collapse of the Soviet Union Students will learn the main events of this time period and the leaders who defined the era.
Learning Goals
On a basic level, students will be able to answer the question, "What was the Cold War?" They will be able to talk about how and why the Cold War developed, the key events, and the key leaders.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use Nearpod an Outschool approved third party program as part of this class. Please have students login to Nearpod each week prior to joining the live class on Zoom.
Supply List
No materials are necessary for students to bring to class. Each week students will be supplied with my Class Notes with links to additional information about items we discuss in class. Please login to Nearpod each week prior to joining us on Zoom.
External Resources
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Joined December, 2019
4.8
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Teacher expertise and credentials
After offering several other successful classes on Outschool, I am now offering this class on the Cold War -- the topic I have perhaps the most intimate knowledge. From 2000 to 2009 I served in various leadership and executive roles with the organization preserving the historic home of President Ronald Reagan. In this role I met frequently with senior officials who served in the United States Government, including cabinet members of the President of the United States, during the Cold War. I maintained close professional and personal relationships with these individuals.
We live in a big and fascinating world and one of my goals with my classes is to help kids develop an interest and appreciation for the world around them and different cultures. My classes draw from my own experiences as a world traveler. I've visited and lived abroad in seventeen countries. I'm a lifelong student of history and I'm also the former deputy director of the historic home of President Ronald Reagan and I am a 2002 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor of science degree in political science and history. I also have several years of experience in working with students as a teacher and mentor and look forward to having the opportunity to invest in the life of your learner.Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
8-16 learners per class
