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- 4th
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Students make a time line from their notes and outlines of the causes of the Cold War. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore a website to gather some first impressions of the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics. They, in groups, answer questions about the Cold War on a worksheet imbedded in this plan. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students reflect on and discuss how the Cold War affected the lives of young people in Canada, both at home and at school. Groups examine a website imbedded in this plan, and make presentations to the class on the facts they've found interesting. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students create a timeline of the major events of the Cold War and explain their effect on Canada. They utilize a worksheet and a website imbedded in this plan which guide their research and presentations. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use music to hear the "voices" of the Cold War. They listen to music from Sting and Billy Joel to hear how Americans felt at the time. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the origins of the Cold War, and the Korean War. They view these events through music and art. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use maps, lecture and research to explore the history and social context of the Cold War. They examine films, music and important figures of the era. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research major events of the Cold War. They analyze a timeline of events, select an event to research, conduct Internet research, and write a mock news article that includes direct quotes and images. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss and review the key events of the Cold War during Eisenhower's presidency. After the review, they conduct research in order to prepare for staging a presidential news conference that could have taken place at that time. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are asked what they recall about the current War on Terrorism. They are asked if they comprehend what the Cold War was. Students are explained that the Cold War was at its height during the 1950s and 1960s, when adults who are middle-aged now were children. Full Review »