What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This flexible schedule class will explore World War One from a global view in a kid-friendly way. As a flex class, we will not meet live! Each week will be a flexible schedule. We will study the following topics over the course of 4 weeks: Week 1: What Caused World War One? Week 2: The World at War: 1914-1918 Week 3: Major Battles of World War One Week 4: Effects of World War One on the World Students will demonstrate their learning through participation in the weekly classroom activities (no live meetings). *This is a flexible schedule class. Each lesson will be delivered via a prerecorded video that will be uploaded into the classroom every week. Each week, students will be assigned an activity to complete related to the prerecorded video. Each student will be required to comment on peer activity postings at least once each week, as directed by the activity, throughout the course in order to to develop a sense of community in the class. The instructor will be available to help and will provide individual feedback throughout the course. By the end of the 4 weeks, students will: Demonstrate and strengthen abilities to present historical information. Strengthen note-taking skills. Compare/contrast/synthesize and analyze information. Exercise critical thinking and communication skills in formal and informal discussions.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The M.A.I.N. Reasons for World War 1
In this lesson, we learn about the 4 M.A.I.N. reasons that led to World War 1.
Lesson 2:
An Overview of World War 1
In this lesson, we take an overview study of World War 1.
Lesson 3:
Key Battles During World War 1
In this lesson, we learn about key battles that occurred during World War 1.
Lesson 4:
The Impact of World War 1: A Global Perspective
In this lesson, we learn about World War One's impact at the global level.
Other Details
Supply List
No materials will need to be purchased.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Mathematics from Western Governors University
I am a K-12 Teacher, Historian, Criminologist, and Sociologist, as well as an experienced online teacher. American History is my specialty and personal passion, along with focusing on teaching American History for kids! I have studied these topics in depth and am well read on the subjects, and continue to devote time to learning about new developments, theories, and discoveries.
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Self-Paced Class
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