U.S. History: World War I and World War II
In this class, we will examine the culture during and impact of World War I and World War II in American society through propaganda, governmental policies, and change in social norms from 1915-1950.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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10 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
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1-2 hours per week. Each week, students will be given 3-5 options for homework. These could be short (1-2 paragraph) research topics, interviews, videos on youtube, or even movies to watch. We will be designing our own propaganda and discussing strategies that modern advertising uses that is similar to the war time advertisements. Students will work together in teams of 2-3 (depending on class size) to construct a series of propaganda posters containing to social norms today (recycling, eating healthy, safety precautions).Assessment
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The world went under extreme changes throughout the first part of the twentieth century. In this class, we will examine those impact on the U.S. by examining World War I, the roaring twenties, the Harlem Renaissance, the great depression, World War II, and the beginning of 1950's culture. In this class, we will examine different parts of American culture during and between both World Wars. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
Students will have an in-depth look at American culture and societal norms during the first half of the twentieth century.Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum10 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
A brief overview of World War I
Lesson 2:
Propaganda techniques used in World War I
An examination of different propaganda techniques Lesson 3:
Government policies and restrictions during the war
A look at rationing and restrictions Lesson 4:
Change in social norms during the war
How life changed for those at home Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be discussion about death (war), segregation and discrimination, sexism, and government policies, as well as the use of both positive and negative propaganda.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. Reviews
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