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Nixon Visits China: The Week that Changed the World

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Sometimes one trip shakes up the entire world. When President Richard Nixon traveled to China, he defied international and political boundaries. Nixon was the first American president to visit mainland China, which was a communist nation at the height of the Cold War. Young historians put photographs of the visit in sequential order and then use the discussion prompts to talk about the long-term impact of the diplomatic move.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use activity as an exit ticket for a lesson about Nixon's China visit
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members need computer access to complete the online timeline
  • Pupils require background on the history of diplomacy with China
Pros
  • Images make the lesson accessible to a variety of learners
  • Activity is interactive and engaging
Cons
  • None