Lesson Plan

Anti-Communism at Home

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Have you ever been accused of something without cause? The sixth installment of an eight-part series asks scholars to create a museum exhibit on the anti-communist activities in the United States at the start of the Cold War. To make them more realistic, individuals use primary and secondary sources to create their very own Cold War museums! 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Locate online resources from museums around the nation to serve as an example, such as the Smithsonian or The Henry Ford
  • Invite a museum curator to come and visit the classroom to help create an exhibit
Classroom Considerations
  • Create and laminate a master copy of the photos and maps to use in the exhibit or for research
Pros
  • Resource includes printable materials for classroom use
  • Contains maps, graphs, photos and diagrams for a complete lesson
Cons
  • None