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America in the World Wars: Spies, Secrets and Stories with Christopher Martin
Recorded course taught by Christopher Martin for Middle School, Grade School American History
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Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.
Category
History ➤ American History
Grade
Middle School, Grade School
Semester
Recorded
Summary

Discover the exciting stories from Americans who lived through the World Wars!

Course Description: As America grew, the world headed for war, twice! This class tells not only how America navigated both World Wars, but also the stories of Americans who met the challenges, both at home and at war. We study Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Alvin York, Charles Lindbergh, Franklin Roosevelt, Guy Gabaldon, and Audie Murphy.

Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD

OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:

Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.

Amen.

Special notes

Note to Parents: Due to the young ages of grade school students, we expect that you will accompany your child at all times while he or she is online. This will also help you assist your student with homework where necessary or help your student contact the teacher with questions. Thank you for your support!

Total classes

8

Duration

45 minutes

Prerequisites

None

Suggested grade level

Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.

Suggested credit

2/3 semester of American history

Outline

Course Outline:     

Classes 1-4: WWI and the Jazz Age

Classes 4-8: Depression and WWII

Materials

  •         Top Secret Files: World War I, by Stephanie Bearce. ISBN-10: ‎ 1618212419                     https://amzn.to/3IqEiEN

             Top Secret Files: World War II, by Stephanie Bearce. ISBN-10 ‏: ‎ 1618212443                     https://amzn.to/4gNZCAJ

Homework

  • Students will complete 2 activities of their choice from the activity book.

  • Daily, optional review quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.

Course name
America in the World Wars: Spies, Secrets and Stories with Christopher Martin
Instructor
Christopher Martin
Semester
Recorded
Meeting days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Category
History ➤ American History
Grade levels
Middle School, Grade School
Start time
June 1st, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com

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Christopher Martin teaches history and theology. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). He has been with Homeschool Connections since 2017, and teaching since 2012. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons. Together, they love to hike and travel.

Dr. Martin believes strongly that history is far more important than we typically assume, and also that it is a lot more entertaining. His classes are therefore both serious, and fun, making sure to cover the essential developments of past events, but also, coloring and animating the past with stories and anecdotes that make them come alive.

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