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Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars trace and analyze the impact of the atomic bomb on warfare, society and government. They apply this process to other more modern technological inventions in our lives.
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Dropping the Atomic Bomb The Decision That Defined a Presidency.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine historical evidence regarding the atomic bomb. In this Truman presidency instructional activity, students research images and documents about the use of the bomb in Japan. Students write position papers that identify...
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Breaking News English: United Nations

For Students 5th - 10th
In this United Nations worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Debating the Bomb

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research how the development of the atomic bomb affected people in World War II, participate in a debate about the bomb's use, and investigate how it has affected people's lives since 1945.
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Still Suspicious?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze The New York Times news article "An Assessment Jars a Foreign Policy Debate About Iran." They answer comprehension questions, evaluate both sides of the debate, and write a one page report on the article.
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Defense Mechanisms

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the Cold War roots of the recent debate over the construction of United States and Russian missile defense shields. They begin by reading and discussing the article, Putin Says Russia Would Counter U.S. Shield.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore facets of the Cold War. In this Cold War history lesson, students research a Cold War event in order to write a news story about the events that features direct quotations and images.
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What Was the Cold War?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A study of the Cold War can helps students learn about history through interviewing people who lived through this period.
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Foreign Policy Research Institute

Understanding the Koreas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Though this resource was designed in 2005, US tension with North Korea remains a relevant topic for exploration and understanding. Unfortunately, this lecture and reading-based lesson is unlikely to engage the class. The end product is a...
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"Role" Call

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the positions of the members of the United Nations Security Council. They stage an enactment of a Council meeting by presenting findings to ambassadors who debate the best course of action.
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National Security; The Rosenbergs, Espionage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the history of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg as a lens through which to consider that cases involving a breach of national security tend to be very complicated. They reflect that problems with national security have...
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Breaking News English: Africa

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Africa activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Breaking News English: Europe

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Europe worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Breaking News English: Taj Mahal

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Taj Mahal worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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The Cold War (1945–1963)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the Cold War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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PPT
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The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Take an in-depth look at the historical events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in this 69-slide PowerPoint. Photos, facts, and transcripts are outlined in this presentation in order to answer the stated essential question in slide 2: "What...
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Geography Application: The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 8th
A 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. 
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Social Studies School Service

DVD Lesson Plan: Thirteen Days

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Here you'll find a fine teacher reference for presenting the film Thirteen Days, a dramatic interpretation of the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Kennedy administration. It includes a brief description of the film, learning objectives, a...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Lesson in Decision Making

For Students 11th
In this American History worksheet, 11th graders analyze different scenarios and create possible solutions. 
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John F. Kennedy

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of John F. Kennedy. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional...
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Debating the bomb

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research how the development of the atomic bomb affected people in World War II.  In this American History instructional activity, students participate in a debate about the bombs use.  Students investigate how it has affected...
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What Was the Cold War About?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore a website to gather some first impressions of the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics. They, in groups, answer questions about the Cold War on a worksheet imbedded in this plan.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze the the major historical events of Iraq and the human rights abuses that occurred under the leadership of Saddam Hussein.
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A Timeline of Cold War Events

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a timeline of the major events of the Cold War and explain their effect on Canada. They utilize a worksheet and a website imbedded in this plan which guide their research and presentations.

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