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Military History Club: Tank Spotters Challenge
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Nearly one hundred years ago, on 15 September 1916, fighting tanks went into battle for the very first time and added a new dimension to warfare. Those first tanks were British but they were soon followed by French, German and American tanks so that by 1918, when World War I ended, tanks formed a significant part of most of the combatant armies. Tanks have changed over the last 100 years, mostly they have grown bigger and heavier with thicker armour plate and massive guns so they need much...
Students will learn about various shapes and sizes of tanks Students will learn to share their knowledge with others Students will learn about different tank designs over the years
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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...
Group Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-18 learners per class