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America in the World Wars: Spies, Secrets and Stories
Live course taught by Christopher Martin for Summer 2026 Middle School, Grade School American History
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Designed for grade school students, but upper level students are welcome, with additional homework.
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

Total classes

8

Class dates

Monday - Thursdays, June 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2026.

Starting time

1:00 PM Eastern (noon Central; 11:00 Mountain; 10:00 Pacific)

Duration

30 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.

Fees

Fee: For all 8 classes: $109 if you register on or before April 15; $129 if you register after April 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Course name
America in the World Wars: Spies, Secrets and Stories
Instructor
Christopher Martin
Semester
Summer 2026
Category
History ➤ American History
Grade levels
Middle School, Grade School
Start time
June 1st, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Course type
Live
Price
$129
Seats available
25 seats available
Seats remaining
25 seats remaining
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com

Dr. Martin teaches history and theology for Homeschool Connections, and 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). Dr. Martin's research interests include the Lost Cause, the Federalists & Anti-Federalists, and the Impact of Wars and Depressions Upon the American Social Mind. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons.

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