Motorcycle History Mini-Camp! International Timeline of the Twentieth Century
It's a history class - with motorcycles! Learn about Harley Davidson, Triumph, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, & more in a fun mini camp. Study international events of the 20th century in the context of motorcycle technology & development.
Deanna Griffin
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4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This class will tie major 20th century historical events together with vivid imagery of motorcycles manufactured around the globe. We will chronologically explore historical and sociological themes and how motorcycles fit into events and lifestyles of people in the USA, Europe and Asia. The class will include videos, slides and lecture with time for students to ask questions. Each class session will have a posted handout with information, a time-line for students to fill out and take notes in class. This class begins with the Second Industrial Revolution and the first gasoline powered motorcycles developed in Europe and the USA. Students will remember and deepen understanding of historical events through their relationship with motorcycles. • In the first class meeting we will discuss the first gasoline powered motorcycle, Gottlieb Daimler, the beginnings of Triumph Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, and the role of motorcycles in World War 1. • In the second class meeting we will discuss the impact of the Great Depression on the motorcycle industry. We will discuss BMW, Harley-Davidson and Ural motorcycles in World War 2. • In the third class meeting we will discuss post-war reconstruction, emerging industry in Italy and Japan – Ducatis, Hondas and more. We will discuss motorcycles’ emerging counter-cultural image in the USA. • In the last class meeting we will discuss the growing popularity of motorcycles from Japan in the 1970s-1990s. Harley-Davidson’s struggles and resurgence in the 1990s and the high-end motorcycles from Europe such as Ducati and BMW.
Learning Goals
Students understand key elements in the time line of many major historical events in the 20th century.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
The Earliest Motorcycles
The development of the 1st motorcycles ever, and how motorcycles fit into WW1 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Motorcycles During the Great Depression and WW2
How did the global great depression effect industry and motorcycles, and how were the machines used in WW2 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Post - WW2 Reconstruction
The emergence of the motorcycle industries in Japan and Italy and motorcycles ridden by ex-GIs 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Late 20th Century Motorcycling
Motorcycle popularity heyday and the emergence of high-end motorcycles. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Please print the weekly handout before class, each week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students are not required to have any accompanying texts. I will post class hand outs based on the reference materials.
Gilbert, Martin. (2014). History of the Twentieth Century. RosettaBooks.
Tragasatsch, Erwin, & Woolley, Brian. (1994). The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles. Wellfleet Press.
Wilson, Hugo. (1995). The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle. Dorling Kindersley Publishing.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University
I've worked in the motorcycle industry for 2 decades. I've loved motorcycles and studied history my whole life. I have extensive resources on motorcycles from around the world and love relating them to history.Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
5-8 learners per class
