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Nearly three decades on from the finish of the Vietnam War, the Americans, their allies (including New Zealand) and the people of Vietnam still feel its effects. This unit examines beliefs and ideas held during the time of the Vietnam War and how they ch Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share what they know about the Vietnam War before examining how the war was viewed and by people who lived during that period. They write essays expressing opinions on why it is still difficult for Americans to discuss the war. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students identify events and people who were important during the Vietnam War. They write a paper stating the significance of certain events and place them in chronological order. They work together in groups to solve a problem related to the war. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore Vietnam and prepare a studenT book about Vietnam using the five themes of Geography. These books be used to teach a younger classroom about Vietnam, as part of a service-learning project in our school. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students compare and contrast the education system in Vietnam and Michigan. They study activities being addressed in changing Vietnam's education system and create presentations to demonstrate their understanding. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the causes and effects of the Vietnam War. They study this war in relation to the Cold War. They examine many different perspectives about the conflict in Vietnam. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students research the major events of the Vietnam War and construct a timeline. They do the same with the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson or the 1960's. They act as an advisor to President Johnson to recommend a course of action regarding the Vietnam War. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use primary sources to analyze the reasons Dr. King spoke out against the war in Vietnam. To place King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech into historical, social and political context. To broaden the view of King beyond that of just a civil rights leader. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students acquire information about the Vietnam War Era from the internet, textbook and various sources. They transfer the information that they have acquired into a newspaper format. Students create editorials, cartoons, graphics and feature articles about the Vietnam War. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze "The Silent Majority" speech given by Richard Nixon and the testimony of John Kerry to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 1971 to develop an appreciation for the opposing viewpoints of America's involvement in the Vietnam War. They use a guiding worksheet to evaluate and discuss the arguments presented in each speech. Full Review »