Unit Focus
- By definition the Cold War never officially ended but the countries, thoughts, people and ideas involved have changed
- How the elements of B.R.A.C.E. indicate a cold war
- How do countries develop and change?
- How can a war be cold?
Cold War Vocabulary
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End WWII
Daily Journal-Partner
After Atomic Bombs were dropped on Japan soon after war in both theaters come to a conclusion. Your task is to think of ideas to make sure we don't have another Treaty of Versailles but also don't bring new problems? What do we do next? You make the treaty participating nations agree to.
After Atomic Bombs were dropped on Japan soon after war in both theaters come to a conclusion. Your task is to think of ideas to make sure we don't have another Treaty of Versailles but also don't bring new problems? What do we do next? You make the treaty participating nations agree to.
- Land
- Reparations
- Punishments
- New German Government?
- Other Important Ideas
Lesson 1- Intro to Cold War
The United States
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The Soviet Union
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Lesson 2- Iron Curtain
Daily Journal
1. Add Newspaper Headlines to each of the political cartoons to further the message on the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan. Winner gets candy
1. Add Newspaper Headlines to each of the political cartoons to further the message on the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan. Winner gets candy
Lesson 3- Racing to the Top
Lesson 4- Cold War Heats Up
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Discussion: Is Containment working?
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Lesson 5- U.S. Homefront
Discussion and Reading Question: Why a nest? Who could you trust?
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Discussion
1. How has the fear of Communist affected the Homefront?
2. What rationale does United States to set their agenda for U.S. Citizens during war?
1. How has the fear of Communist affected the Homefront?
2. What rationale does United States to set their agenda for U.S. Citizens during war?
Lesson 6- Kennedy and WWIII?
Berlin Wall
Extra Credit Opportunity Movie- Bridge of Spies
The Hot Cold War
Video Exit Slip
1. What does Hollywood want you to know about these 13 days?
2. What does the movie teach you about decision making in government?
1. What does Hollywood want you to know about these 13 days?
2. What does the movie teach you about decision making in government?
Lesson 7- Vietnam
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American Heroes Project
Medal of Honor Recipients 1. Who, When, Where? 2. What's their story? 3. Read their citation. Watch their video. Why do you think they received the Medal of Honor? Own Family Member 1. Who, When, Where? 2. How was their experience? What was war like? 3. How did your military service impact your life then and now? |
Day 2- Negatives of Vietnam
Song Activity
- Breakdown the lyrics of each song.
- Analyze the Vietnam War or war connections you're able to find?
- Answer how do these musicians feel about the Vietnam War? How do you know?
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Lesson 8-Cold War Review
Summative Assessment
How did Cold War Affect...
You must provide visual evidence and analysis for each category using
Maps, Photographs, Political Cartoons, Graphs, Stats, Charts
- The civil liberties of American citizens
- American foreign policy and politics
- American beliefs about communism
- American attitudes about people who might be communist
You must provide visual evidence and analysis for each category using
Maps, Photographs, Political Cartoons, Graphs, Stats, Charts