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Communism Teacher Resources
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Students compare Soviet and American education. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze primary documents and participate in a demonstration about communism.
Students identify and interpret general information about the Korean War, including important dates, terms, events, and participants. They also identify what the Cairo Declaration was and what military forces, political forces, and geographical patterns existed before the Korean War began. Finally, students identify what communism means and what role it played in the war.
Students compare Chinese propaganda to Cold War era U.S. propaganda. In this propaganda lesson plan, students create propaganda posters.
In this world history worksheet, students complete a table comparing Communism to Fascism. They determine the similarities and differences, and how the two ideals got their beginnings. They compare the two influenced landowners, factories, and the leaders.
Sixth graders discuss what might happen if United States government took over media ownership, read Junior Scholastic article entitled "China Looks to the Future," and create chart comparing Chinese Communist government to United States Democratic government.
In this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the fall of communism and the New World Order. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Students examine Communism in China. In this Chinese history instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the Great Leap Forward. Students then write essays about the Great Leap Forward and its effect on China. The PowerPoint file is not provided.
Students analyze documents, cartoons, speeches and articles about Joseph McCarthy and his crusade against "Un-American" activities. They guide their research with a worksheet and participate in class discussions about their findings.
Students identify and explain the Tiananmen Square incident of June 1989. Studentsl compare what it is to be an American Citizen (Democracy) vs. Chinese Citizen (Communism). Students identify and define various vocabulary terms, including The Bill of Rights. Students read and analyze several websites and video on the Tiananmen Square incident.
In this capitalism, socialism, and communism study guide worksheet, students read the notes provided and add notes of their own. Students respond to 2 reflection questions.