The Berlin Airlift: An Introduction
This One-Time class will acquaint students with the Cold War, and the Berlin Airlift, a miraculous operation that helped save citizens in West Berlin.
Military History 101 by Amber Chaffee
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(500)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
This one time course will provide students with a short summary of the Cold War, including its beginning and the events that led up to the Berlin Airlift, a year long operation that dropped roughly 2.3 million tons of cargo into West Berlin. This class will also discuss what the Berlin Airlift was, how long it lasted, and the results of the operation. The material will be presented via Power point, and will include informational slides, images, and several short videos that provide additional content regarding this topic.
Learning Goals
Students will acquaint themselves with the beginning of the Cold War, and also gain new knowledge of Operation Airlift.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The differences between communism and capitalism will be presented to students in an objective way. This is necessary when providing students with an accurate synopsis of the Cold War and why it happened.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
500reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Grand Valley State University
I have a BA in history, and I obtained my minor in Political Science. I have an understanding of both the political and historical causes of the Cold War. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class
