The Space Race saw the Soviet Union and the US go from competitors to partners. Scholars read a letter regarding the first docking of the US and Soviet space craft. Young historians also complete a written assignment and participate in...

After years of boiling tension, the presidency of Ronald Regan and the rise of Mikhail Gorbechev paved a new way forward for diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union. Using primary source documents, including letters...

The Berlin Blockade may not take up as much space in the history books as other events of the Cold War, but for the citizens of west Berlin in 1948—and the events to follow between the Soviet Union and the United Stattes—those 318 days...

How significant was the Cold War during the 20th century? After reading and analyzing speeches by Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, learners consider the historical context of foreign policy decisions made during the Cold...

The Cold War did not begin with a bang, but with a swift tactic that reflected the Soviet Union's growing distrust of its former Allies. High schoolers choose either the USA or the USSR in a role play activity as they analyze why each...

The Soviet Union's decision to block West Berlin from access by the Western allies began an international hostility that extended into the rest of the twentieth century. Class members examine both Harry Truman's and Joseph Stalin's...

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...

Tackle some big questions about A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle with a board game project. As learners brainstorm for and complete their board games, they consider what helps and hinders Meg on her journey and why she succeeds in...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares facts about a man who fought for the Soviet Union during World War II. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An elementary school student named Nicole interviews her grandfather about his experiences as a Jew when the Nazis invaded his home in the Soviet Union. A question sheet is available to help students...

Published in 1962 in the Soviet Union/Russia, this book although a work of fiction, discusses in detail the gulag system, a type of prison that existed in Russia. In this carefully researched site find out more about the prison and the...

This lesson focuses on how the Bay of Pigs invasion influenced the attitude of Fidel Castro towards Kennedy and the United States. Includes role play, discussion, and research. Students then write a letter from Nikita Krushchev to Fidel...

This site from Ibiblio.org provides information on the many different aspects of the cold war. Includes information on the Soviet prospective, post-war estrangement, and the Cuban missile crisis.

This resource enables the viewer to explore various events and topics of the Cold War through learning games, primary documents, and a tour through an interactive bunker.

Discusses different aspects of the Cold War such as "Did the Cold War really start in 1919-1939?" and "Was the Vietnam War a turning point in the Cold War?"

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text that asks the reader to make predictions throughout an interview between a Jewish survivor of the invasion of Kiev and his granddaughter. A question sheet is available to help students...

A thought-provoking article offers reflections on the 50th anniversary of Stalin's death. The writer considers the impact that Stalin had on the world perception of socialism and the population of the Soviet Union.