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\nPost-WWII De-Colonization\n

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\nThe end of WWII brought big changes around the world, not the least of which occur in the increasingly decolonized continent of Africa. This slideshow details the developing countries of Ghana, Kenya, Congo, Nigeria, and South Africa, to...\n
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\nThe United Nations: Fifty Years of Keeping the Peace\n

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\nPupils examine the work of the United Nations. In this United Nations lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the history of the United Nations. Pupils respond to discussion questions pertaining...\n
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\nThe Russian Years: Back in the USSR\n

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\nYoung scholars examine communist Russia. In this lesson on changes in politics, students work in small groups to compare and contrast soviet communist era citizen rights to those of the US. They participate in discussion of a film and...\n
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\nGeography Now! Kazakhstan\n

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\nWhile your learners may know Kazakhstan from the Borat movies, the country is full of rich history and culture. A video resource profiles the Central Asian nation that functions as a bridge between Europe and East Asia. It's home to...\n
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\nResolving Kennedy's Legacy\n

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\nEleventh graders investigate the medical condition that plagued John F. Kennedy throughout his life.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders read and analyze uncovered documents in relation to Kennedy.  Students write a report...\n
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\nMemorandum of a Conference with President Eisenhower after Sputnik\n

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\nStudents use the National Archives to research how the United States and the Soviet Union south to maintain its supremacy after World War II.\n
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\nThe Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End\n

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\nNinth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.\n
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\nKansas in the Movies, the Cold War Period\n

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\nStudents are instructed using a cross curricular type of lesson. The time period that they focus upon is the founding of the Soviet Union as a superpower in the world after WWII. The rise of communism is also taken into consideration.\n
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\nThe Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962\n

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\nSixth graders explain the importance the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and the role it played in the Cold War. After studying the crisis, 6th graders compose an essay describing the crisis and how the U.S. became vulnerable to nuclear...\n
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\nCuban Missile Crisis\n

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\nThe United States—specifically John F. Kennedy—played a large role during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A history resource poses questions that encourage critical thinking as well as in-depth analysis of images from the time period.\n
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\nRefugees From Vietnam and Cambodia\n

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\nThe United States may have pulled its troops from the Vietnam War in 1973, but the conflict was far from over for the citizens living in Asia at the time. An informative resource lets learners know about the wave of over 220,000...\n
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\nBrave New World\n

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\nStudents view a video about the effects of World War II on the map of Europe. They discuss the video and answer questions. They work together to identify accomplishments that best represent American culture.\n
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\nThe Cuban Missile Crisis: A Lesson in Decision Making\n

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\nIn this American History worksheet, 11th graders analyze different scenarios and create possible solutions. \n
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\nWhat is Communism?\n

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\nEleventh graders explore Communism. They explore Communism's roots in economics and discuss the spread of Communism in the Eastern Hemisphere. They evaluate a Communistic and a Capitalistic society. Students reflect upon the positives...\n
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\nGeography Application: The Cuban Missile Crisis\n

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\nA complete activity! The class reads the provided text, then answers the 7 critical-thinking questions. Topics covered are interpreting informational text, reading comprehension, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and US Policy. \n
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\nThe Cuban Missile Crisis: How to Respond?\n

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\nFor 13 days, the United States stood on the edge of nuclear War. The Soviet Arms buildup in Cuba is the focus of an activity that asks groups to analyze how the governmental role each of John F. Kennedy's advisors played went on to...\n
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\n“Duck and Cover” (Civil Defense)\n

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\nBert the Turtle models for viewers the 1950s Civil Defense Duck and Cover strategy that was supposed to protect citizens from a nuclear blast. After viewing the video, watchers are asked to consider the motivations of the producers of...\n
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\nThe History of the Cuban Missile Crisis\n

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\nWho was Vasili Arkhipov and how did he save the world? What did he have to do with the Cuban Missile Crisis and Black Saturday? Get the stories behind the story of the 13-day face off between John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev.\n
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\nAfghanistan Today: Civil War and Human Rights\n

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\nStudents examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They analyze the role of religion and cultural identity in shaping governments. They also examine the United States foreign policy.\n
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\nAfghanistan and Its Neighbors: Model Summit\n

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\nStudents examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They discover the role of religion and cultural identity in the war in Afghanistan. They explore the arguments for and and against...\n
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\nThe Legacy of the \"Great War\"\n

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\nStudents study how the map of Europe changed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. They examine the results of the end of the Cold War.\n
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\nMilestones in the Space Program\n

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\nMiddle schoolers brainstorm names of astronauts from NASA space missions. They are explained that the Cold War was not actually a war but pervasive tension that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union for several decades...\n
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\nPrimary Source Worksheet: Excerpt from Reagan's Speech to the National Association of Evangelicals\n

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\nRonald Reagan's 1983 speech to the National Association of Evangelicals (also know as the \"Evil Empire Speech\") offers readers with an opportunity to practice their skills at reading informational text, specifically primary source...\n
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\nThe Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall\n

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\nDo fences make good neighbors? Do walls offer a solution to political and social problems? A video that traces the building of and destruction of the wall that divided the West and East German sections of Berlin offers viewers a...\n
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