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The Cold War (1945–1963)
For 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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“Duck and Cover” (Civil Defense)
Bert the Turtle models for viewers the 1950s Civil Defense Duck and Cover strategy that was supposed to protect citizens from a nuclear blast. After viewing the video, watchers are asked to consider the motivations of the producers of...
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Energy: Nuclear Power
In this energy and nuclear power activity, students, with a partner, discuss what thirteen energy terms mean and match those same terms to their definitions in the second activity.
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Geography Application: The Cuban Missile Crisis
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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The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Lesson in Decision Making
In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders analyze different scenarios and create possible solutions.
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DVD Lesson Plan: Thirteen Days
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...
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Breaking News English: Putin's Historic Visit to Israel
In this English worksheet, students read "Putin's Historic Visit to Israel," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.