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Where does your school emphasize the World Wars most?

Donnetta Elsasser

World War I and World War II obviously have a place in "World" history. But I find that they take up a ton of space in US History as well. Do you think there is too much time spent on these two events at the expense of something else?

What would be your ideal balance between how the World Wars get taught, and how much emphasis they should be given between the two different courses?

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  • I spend a total of 2-3 weeks on this unit, and definitely feel the pressure to cover everything I want to within this time. 

    Talking about the World War is definitely important during a World History Course, but I agree that this is a topic that will also be studied in other high school history courses (such as US History). 

    My ideal balance is examining the World Wars (and relating units) through a lens that will not be covered in future courses. Highlighting information and ideas that won't be covered in another course (like the Mexican and Russian Revolution) fills in the gaps and teaches them something new.

    I personally also try to supplement other content areas with historical information. For example, I know that students will discuss the Lost Generation when in their English classes. By discussing this in the interwar period, I know students will have a basic historical background to work with future topiccs. 

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  • I spend a total of 2-3 weeks on this unit, and definitely feel the pressure to cover everything I want to within this time. 

    Talking about the World War is definitely important during a World History Course, but I agree that this is a topic that will also be studied in other high school history courses (such as US History). 

    My ideal balance is examining the World Wars (and relating units) through a lens that will not be covered in future courses. Highlighting information and ideas that won't be covered in another course (like the Mexican and Russian Revolution) fills in the gaps and teaches them something new.

    I personally also try to supplement other content areas with historical information. For example, I know that students will discuss the Lost Generation when in their English classes. By discussing this in the interwar period, I know students will have a basic historical background to work with future topiccs. 

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