This course provides an engaging classroom experience to immerse students into the captivating narrative of World War Two. Middle school students will gain a deep understanding of the historical events, influential figures, and lasting impact of this pivotal moment in global history.

How to get the most out of this course:

• First, carefully read the course details below.

• Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.

• Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Mrs. Stanley's lecture for Class One.

• Next, students should click on the Homework and complete the work in their notebook or on their computer. Turn to your parent for grading.

• Answer keys are supplied with each lesson. Students are on the honor system.

• If you need to review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the PowerPoint.

• Repeat until all 10 classes are complete.

• The Final Exam is an automated quiz and should be taken under the parent's supervision.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special notes: None

Total classes: 11

Class dates: Mondays, January 13 to March 31, 2025. (No class Feb. 17)

Starting time: 5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central; 3:30 Mountain; 2:30 Pacific)

Duration per class: 60 minutes

Prerequisite: None. Recommended but not required: World I: What Price Glory 

Suggested grade level: 6^th – 8^th grade

Suggested credit: ¾ semester History

Instructor: Alison Stanley, JD

Course Description: We will explore the events leading up to World War II, famous generals and battles, and any relevant legal issues that arose in America during this time period.

Course outline:

Week One - Causes of WWII

Week Two - The War Begins

Week Three - Battle of Britain and American Neutrality

Week Four - The Pacific Front

Week Five - The Eastern Front

Week Six - Action in Africa

Week Seven - Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway

Week Eight - D-Day

Week Nine - The Holocaust

Week Ten - The War Comes to an End

Week Eleven - Project Presentations (optional)

Course materials: Provided free online or by the instructor.

Homework: Original sources and legal documents will be reviewed, as well as short videos watched and analyzed. Assessment is measured through weekly auto-graded quizzes. Homework should take approximately one hour per week to complete. There is also a Final Project in which six hours of work is required. Students choose their hands-on project idea at the beginning of the course for instructor approval. Optional: students can present their project to the class in the last week.

Fee: For all 11 classes: $157 if you register on or before November 15; $177 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)