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 written assignments showing their overall understanding of the Cold War.

Concepts

the cold war, joseph stalin, winston churchill, franklin d. roosevelt, berlin blockade

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create research teams to investigate and present various Cold War topics (Berlin, Cuban Missile Crisis, Nuclear Arms Race)
• Place large photos around the room of the various leaders and events of the Cold War 

Classroom Considerations

• Keep groups small

Pros

• Resource provides printable materials for classroom use
• Lesson includes guided reading questions to facilitate instruction
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.11-12.9.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.4 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 WHST.9-10.9