World History: The Cold War Part 1
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Join me as we examine the major events of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, and learn about the tremendous impact it had on both Europe and the Americas during the second half of the 20th century. This class will cover the origins of the rivalry, the division of eastern Europe, the major events of the period in both Europe and the Americas, the arms race, the space race, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. This course will be taught using visual aids via...
I can identify the strengths and weaknesses of the contending explanations for the start of the Cold War. I can explain the goals of the U.S. policy of containment, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the formation of NATO. I can identify the main periods of increase and decrease in Cold War tensions. I can describe the transformation of the global economy in the post-World War II world. I can describe the precipitating events and consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Reagan Doctrine. I can describe the periods of cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, including the era of détente and the SALT process. I can assess the strengths and shortcomings of the contending explanations for the Cold War's end. I can apply the levels of analysis to explain events from the period of the Cold War.
I am a licensed middle school and high Social Studies teacher in the state of Ohio. I have been teaching Social Studies to middle and high school students for the last four years. I have used this same lesson with students in the classroom and it has always been highly engaging. I also have a Bachelor's degree in both Education and History. Both my teaching license in Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) and my Bachelor's degree in History qualify me to teach this introductory course on the Cold War in Europe and in the Americas.
Homework Offered
Homework is always optional. I believe learners would benefit from implementing the information they learn in class, however, I also understand that each learner is unique. Learners will analyze primary source documents and answer comprehension questions based on a primary source. These activities should not take more than one hour to complete0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed informally in each class through verbal comprehension checks and class discussions. Each class will begin with a quick review of the activities from the previous week's class to ensure students understood the material. At the end of each unit, students will complete a Kahoot, which will act as an informal summative assessment of the unit.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class utilizes Kahoot.
Hart-Davis, A. (2015). History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day. Dorling Kindersley Limited, a Penguin Random House Company. Overy, R. J. (2015). The Times Complete History of the World. Times Books. Spielvogel, J. J. (2018). World History; Geography: Modern Times. McGraw Hill Education.
I teach world history, geography, U.S history, psychology, and economics. I currently teach Social Studies in the state of Ohio. I have my Bachelor's degree in both education and history. I have an extensive amount of experience working with...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $90 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-16
3-10 learners per class