+
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, high schoolers read 3 brief selections about the conflict and then respond to 13 short answer and multiple choice questions based on the selections.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cold War and Development of Post-War America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view examples of political advertisements during the years of 1952 through 1964. After viewing, they discuss how the Cold War and the threat of Communism affected the development of the United States. They compare the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cold War Conflicts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in extensive discussion about the Cold War and then analyze and express their opinions (at least one for each of the 3 questions) posting them to a discussion board.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cold War at Home

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discover the perspective of Cold War on the American homefront. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders watch Duck and Cover video segments that instruct citizens what to do in case of nuclear attack. Students discuss the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to the Cold War

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the correlation between the Cold War and the Domino Theory.  In this history lesson, students watch a short video that exhibits the domino effect, then divide into small groups, each representing an assigned country, and...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War activity, learners read an article titled "Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War," and then make a list of key dates and events from the selection.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Intro to the Cold War

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the Cold War.  In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders develop answers to comprehension questions about the song "We Didn't Start the Fire".  Students write a persuasive essay at the end of the unit. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cold War: Anti-Communism at Home

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders take a closer look at the Red Scare. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders read the provided literature about anti-communism in the United States and then respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Warring Philosophies: The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain why the Cold War took place and ended. They analyze its significance as a 29th century event. Students identify the differences between the USA and USSR during the Cold War.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cold War Wars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students respond to short answer questions regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Chinese Civil War. There are 5 short answer questions regarding each of the conflicts.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 21 - The Cold War to 1960

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Cold War 1950's America and respond to 50 short answer questions.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

World War II and the Cold War

For Students 7th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about World War II, the Cold War, and economic divisions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Astronomy and the Cold War: How the United States Used the Moon to Target the Soviet Union

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine how astronomical observations were used to help target sites in the Soviet Union during Cold War and why such targeting was needed. Students then make predictions and observations of same astronomical events for their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The End of WWII and The Beginning of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this end of World War II and Cold War study guide worksheet, students fill in 44 blanks in a passage with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the time period.
+
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

The Price of Freedom: Americans at War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
An interactive resource covers all of the United States' most prominent and influential historic wars including the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the War of 1812, and the Korean War. Learners observe cause and effect as well as how violence...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cold War

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Cold War study guide worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cold War/Civil Right Crossword Puzzle

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive U. S. History crossword puzzle activity, students use the 10 clues regarding the Cold War and Civil Rights Movement to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

Truman & the Beginning of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Truman presidency and the beginning of the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

Truman & the Beginning of the Cold War (2)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 10 matching questions regarding the Truman presidency and the Cold War. Students may check their answers immediately.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

Truman & the Beginning of the Cold War (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students respond to 13 matching questions regarding the Truman presidency and the Cold War. Students may check their answers immediately.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

The Cold War (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

The Cold War (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
+
Interactive
Curated OER

The Cold War (3)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Illingworth Cartoons: The Cold War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this political cartoon analysis worksheet, students examine a political cartoon from the Cold War era and respond to 5 short answer questions about it.

Other popular searches