Modern History: Second Industrial Revolution, World War I, the Great Depression
In this nine week course, students will learn about the second industrial revolution, the causes, events, and aftermath of World War I, the Soviet Union, and the Great Depression through lecture, discussions, art, and primary sources.
Malikai Bass M.A
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What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will complete daily exit tickets and receive verbal feedback. Parents will regular written feedback reports. Learners will receive teacher and peer feedback on their projectsClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
This is part of a year-long social studies curriculum designed to be inclusive and support neurodiverse students including twice-exceptional students by providing leveled text, embedded graphics, dyslexia-friendly support, and explicit instruction on executive functioning including notetaking and study skills. This class meets two days a week and homework is provided for students to practice their developing skills for two additional days. Students will master social studies standards, build independent learning skills, and practice self-advocacy and self-regulation. This is the first quarter of the year in which students will continue learning about world history with a global perspective that allows them to better understand modern history and current events. This course also integrates art history and strategies like visual thinking in order to engage students and showcase the variety of ways we can learn culture and history through art as record keeping, archeology, and contemporary societies. It is also inquiry-based with a question of the day prompting students to reflect and providing an opportunity for analysis, inference, and academic writing. This course also allows students the chance to practice lecture-based learning skills needed for advanced academic opportunities in short bursts and is aligned with the content of standardized world history and western civilization exams. Week 1: -Classroom Norms and Structure -The Second Industrial Revolution Technologies and Events - Industrial Frontiers (Canada, Italy, Russia, and Japan) - Obstacles to Industrialization (Colonization, Exploitation, and Geographic Factors) - Motives and Means of Imperialism Week 2: - Colonial Expansion and Empires - Conflict between Imperial Powers - Colonization of the Pacific - Resistance to Colonization and Revolutions Week 3: - Mini Project One: Writing on Colonization and Industrialization using Primary Sources - Life in The Industrial Era -Benefits of Industrialization on Individuals Week 4 - Challenges of Industrialization on individuals (economics, health, and hygiene) - Coerced and Forced Labor during Industrialization - Asian Exodus and response to Asian Immigration - Moralism and Poverty (Social Problems of Industrial Era in the West) Week 5 - Mini Project Two (Argumentative Writing) - Alliances, Expansion, and Conflict Pre-WWI - Growth of Militarism - Collapse of the Ottomans Week 6: - Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand - World War I - Military Technology -The United States Joining the War - Racism and World War I - Impacts of War on the Homefront Week 7: - Women's War Efforts - The Civilian Response - Challenges in Wartime Russia - The end of World War I - Mini Project 3: Propaganda Week 8: - Economic and Social conditions following World War I - Treaty of Versailles - Washington Naval Conference -Commitment to Peace - The Great Depression Week 9: - Student Designed Final Project
Learning Goals
Each week learners will have two homework assignments. These will be in the form of nearpods. They will include reading, writing activities, short video clips, and artwork.
Learners will also create three small projects (1-2 page papers) and one "quarter final" project which they will design with teacher support.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses Nearpod. Learners will need to be able to click a link from the zoom chat or outschool classroom and enter their first name or initial. There are no log-ins required.
Additionally, this class discussed historical violence and prejudice during the early modern history including violence associated with colonialism, prejudice against Asian immigrants, exploitation of people in colonized Africa, and World War I which is not discussed in detail as to individual experiences but the scale of violence is clearly communicated.
Supply List
Learners will need a note-taking system that works for them. Some learners might want to print the primary source reader for ease of annotation.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been interested in world history for as long as I can remember and it has been a deep topic of personal study. I first began teaching history as a museum guide and teen educator at the age of fourteen working with diverse groups of visitors to teach a variety of world history topics related to traveling exhibits at a children's museum as well as an emphasis on art history related to a permanent exhibit.
I have tutored students for AP US History and AP World History for four years. I served as peer tutor and study guide leader for the college freshman level history and art history courses as an undergraduate and have been teaching history online to students ages 5-18 for three years.
I have a master's degree in museum studies and evaluation from the University of Washington in which I focused my work on making history and art museums accessible learning environments for young people through a decolonization-centered lens. I have been fortunate enough to work with many museums in the Pacific Northwest in this regard. I have taken multiple college courses on instruction in history and social studies for diverse and multi-cultural student populations.
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Live Group Class
$270
for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-6 learners per class
