War in the Pacific: World War II in the Pacific Theater
Joe Willmore
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(250)
In this 5-session class, we'll look at World War II in the Pacific and explain how it started, how the war in that theater played out, and the consequences.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This course will examine WW II in the Pacific Theater. We'll look at what led to the fighting, how the war in the Pacific played out, critical battles or campaigns, key leaders, a review of Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb, and the implications for the future based on the war's end. Session I: Prelude to War--Japanese and US differences, Japan's war with the USSR, Japan's invasion of China and the Axis Alliance Session II: Japan on the Offensive--Singapore, Pearl Harbor, Wake...
1. What were the events that precipitated the war in the Pacific? 2. Who were the key figures in the war in the Pacific? 3. What were the key battles or campaigns in the Pacific? 4. What were the implications for the aftermath of the war?
I've taught a range of world history topics to middle school and high school students. I have experience covering sensitive or triggering topics with students.
Homework Offered
I'll ask students in between classes to locate islands or geographic areas on maps prior to our discussion in the next session. I will also assign an individual who served in the war to student for them to research and then report back on the last day of class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Q&A, in-class knowledge checks.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This is a class about a violent and bloody period in world history. I won't dwell on war crimes but there will be photos of dead bodies or violence. This may be triggering for some individuals.
There are multiple books and resources about World War II in the Pacific. I want to highlight a select few that are historically very accurate and provide good detail: "The Pacific" (by HBO), "Samurai" by Saburo Sakai and Martin Caidin, "Danger's Hour: The Story of the USS Bunker Hill and the Kamikaze Pilot Who Crippled Her" by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy, "Letters From Iwo Jima" (movie), any of the Ian Toll trilogy about the war in the Pacific, or "Prisoners of the Japanese" by Gavin Daws are all excellent books or movies that are either outstanding histories or fine fiction that accurately depicts events of the time.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(250)
I was an instructor at George Mason University, University of Massachusetts, and University of Virginia. I've coached High School Debate (we finished 2nd in the country at NFL). I've coached youth soccer (including multiple all-star teams). ...
Group Class
$80
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-12 learners per class
