Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

The Cold War: How Did It Start? How Did It End?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What is the difference between a Cold War and a Hot War? Scholars research the beginning of the Cold War. They analyze diary entries as well as excerpts from various events during the 45-year standoff. To finish, they prepare final...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cold War Chronology

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students examine the chronological list of important events between 1945 and 1991. Students then respond to 7 short answer questions based on the chronology.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The End of the Cold War

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this end of the Cold War study guide worksheet, learners read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 4 reflection questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

W.A.R.M.E.R. Comprehension Worksheet

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this Cold War worksheet, young scholars respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the end of the Cold War that feature the letters of the word "warmer" as mnemonic hooks.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

1948 - Berlin Airlift

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine a document from the Berlin Airlift in order to research his important event in World History.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: Years of Decision [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from a unit that covers the period from the Second World War up to the Cold War. It looks at relations between the United States and the Soviet Union and the thinking of their leaders. Students are asked to consider five...