Military History Club: Learn About Military History Battle Maps
In this One-Time class we will discuss how to read and use military maps for a better understanding of Military History. We will learn about map symbols, units, and what the "arrows" mean on the maps.
Keith (M.A. Military History)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(366)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
‘Like bombers and submarines, maps are indispensable instruments of war.’ John Kirtland Wright, Librarian at the American Geographical Society, Geographical Review (1942). In this One-Time class students will learn how to read a military map (battle reconstructions): scale, distance, unit symbols, maneuvers, tactics and strategy. The instructor will present several battle maps from decisive battles in World Military History and have students discuss what they believe to be represented by the battle reconstruction. The instructor will then encourage students to consider what might have happened in the battle according to what is represented upon the map. The instructor will give suggestions and offer knowledge to ensure that the student walks away with a good understanding of how to read a battle map so often found in books about Military History. This is a participation class, with students offering and sharing their knowledge about battle maps. Students should take turns by raising their hands to ensure that all students have a chance to participate. No prior knowledge is required for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the nature of reconstructing battles.
Students will learn about unit symbols (e.g., infantry) used on battle maps.
Students will learn about how arrows indicate certain types of maneuvers used during the battle.
Students will learn about what is not represented upon the maps
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class focuses upon reading a battle map and does not discuss the horrors of war.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
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366reviews
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 strong advocate of "immersion education" (historic setting RPG) in the Social Studies classroom. My passion is Military History, which I have been enthusiastically studying my entire life. My present RPG classes involve a number of embedded lessons learned (empathy, teamwork, problem solving, decision-making, etc.) through the Three Pillars of Adventure: Exploration, Role-playing, and Fantasy Combat. My Battles & Generals classes are akin to an "On-Going, interactive discussion-based documentary" as one student put it not too long ago....and that seems about right.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$17
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-18 learners per class
