World War II History: B-29 Superfortress – Its Design and Place in WWII
In this one-day class students will hear the incredible story of the development of the B-29 Superfortress and it's definitive effect in the Pacific in World War II.
Tory Anderson
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the development of the B-29, the hopes held for it and the realities it faced. We will discuss the difference between it and Boeing's other iconic heavy bomber, the B-17. We will explore the difficult design process and the problems that followed its development. We will go over details of bombing missions over Japan and their effectiveness. We will hear individual stories told by the men who flew these aircraft in combat. Most importantly we will discuss how its unique design and strategy chanced the course of the war.
Learning Goals
Learn the place of the B-29 Superfortress in World War II history.
Understand the details of how the B-29 achieved its reputation.
Explore the experiences of the courageous B-29 crews.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I spent eight years in the United States Air Force as a radar technician. Working with the highly mobile radar of a forward air control post I traveled the world in C-130s, was buzzed by A-10s, and became proficient with various weaponry. Since the third grade I have been a student of the history of military aircraft, especially World War II fighters.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-10 learners per class
