World War I: A Detailed Look at the War to End All Wars.
Joe Willmore
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(250)
This 5-session course examines World War I in detail with a very interactive and comprehensive approach.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This course is a detailed, comprehensive look at World War I. It consists of five sessions in the same week. Session I: 1914--prelude to war, miscalculation by the world powers, the initial offensives, and the alliances. Session II: 1915--trench warfare--how it evolved, how the soldiers fought, tactics by each side, Gallipolli, U-boats, and poison gas. Session III: 1916--Verdun, the Somme, Jutland, the first tanks, the war in Africa, and the war in the air. Session IV: 1917--French...
Students will learn what precipitated the First World War, how the powers at the time formed alliances and what those alliances were, how the war was fought (particularly the details of trench warfare on the Western front), what the war in the air was like, why American entered the war, and the impact of America's intervention in the war.
I've taught multiple classes in social studies to young learners about the Civil War, World War II, and the Korean War. My evaluations on these courses are excellent--I'm knowledgable and I cover the violence in context and detail while showing sensitivity.
Homework Offered
Each student will be assigned an individual in the first session for them to research.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
In-class discussions, knowledge checks.Grades Offered
I will recommend fictional books and movies during the course that learners may find entertaining and also gain more knowledge about this topic (for instance, the movie Gallipolli, or the book A Very Long Engagement).
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This course covers a very violent event--World War I. Individuals who are triggered by details about the fighting should avoid this class.
None of these are required for the course but for anyone interested in a deeper background on WW1, there are several movies that a family would find entertaining and are also consistent and accurate at depicting WW1. They are: 1917, Journey's End, Beneath Hill 60, Red Baron, The Trench, and A Very Long Engagement (contains nudity).
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 64 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-12 learners per class
