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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine lyrical content and social commentary of several songs recorded in the 1980s touching on the subject of Russia and/or the Cold War. They discuss music as a reflection of social attitude and consider if effects on the public. 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 investigate the early years of the Cold War and the origins of containment. Both supporters as well as critics are probed to examine the differences that emerged in the months following the end of the war in Europe. This unit contains three les Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students will analyze and describe how the events that occurred in the City of Berlin are symbolic of the Cold War. Students will view a series of photographs that deal with different events that occurred in the city from 1947, Berlin Airlift, to1989, fall of the Berlin Wall. 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 engage in a lesson that is about the concept of the Cold War and then review is done to prepare for the giving of a formal assessment. The information is used by the teacher and the lesson includes sample questions that can be used. 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 describe how Western Europe moved toward greater economic unity during the Cold War. They discuss with their partner the elements of nuclear war during this time. Students answer questions on how Western Europe was in better shape then Eastern Europe and why. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine a spectrum that shows the origins of the Cold War. In groups, they compare and contrast the three main schools of thought and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each. To end the lesson, they analzye each viewpoint and offer their opinion. Full Review »

