World History: World War II
In this six-week course, students will learn about how the rise of fascism, nationalism, militarism and the failures of the Treaty of Versailles combined to lead to one of the most significant events in human history. #academic
Jacob K
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5.0
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 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 completeAssessment
Learners will be assessed informally in each class through verbal comprehension checks and class discussion. 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.Grading
Letter grades by requestClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Join me as we examine the causes and legacy of World War II, and learn about the tremendous impact it had on Europe in the mid 20th century. This class will cover the causes of the war, the major battles of the war, the Manhattan Project, the Yalta Conference, and the beginning of the Cold War. This course seeks to examine the big picture causes and legacies of the war rather than examining every detail of each battle. This course will be taught using visual aids via PowerPoint in a lecture-based format. Students will be expected to ask questions and discuss as a group the material that we are covering. During the 50 minute class periods, students should expect to answer questions to check their understanding and participate in class discussions. The last week of the course will be the unit test which will be in the form of an interactive game of Kahoot. This is an introductory class, so students do not need to have any background knowledge coming into class! Week 1: What is caused the war? (rise of fascism, failures of the Treaty of Versailles, Japanese militarism, Franz Ferdinand, alliances, German invasions) Week 2: Beginning of the war (Hitler invades western Europe, Operation Barbarossa, Lend-Lease Act, attack on Pearl Harbor) Week 3: The Pacific Theatre (Japanese conquests, Battle of Midway, island hopping, Battle of Guadalcanal, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Iwo Jima and Okinawa) Week 4: The War in Europe (Manhattan Project, Normandy Invasion, Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of the Bulge, Yalta Conference, The Holocaust, beginning of the Cold War) Week 5: The End of the War (Yalta Conference, The Holocaust, beginning of the Cold War) Week 6: Kahoot Assessment
Learning Goals
- The consequences of World War I and the worldwide depression set the stage for the Russian Revolution, the rise of totalitarianism, aggressive Axis expansion, and the policy of appeasement which in turn led to World War II.
- Oppression and discrimination resulted in the Holocaust during World War II.
- World War II devastated most of Europe and Asia, led to the occupation of Eastern Europe and Japan, and began the atomic age.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course is centered on one of the deadliest events in human history. While I do not include any images that one might consider overly graphic the topics and the content are certainly emotionally heavy but are an integral part of understanding the impact and legacy of World War II.
Additionally, this course utilizes Kahoot.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Akron
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 World War II.Reviews
Live Group Course
$21
weekly or $125 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-4 learners per class
