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The Vietnam War: 1945-1975 Unit PlanThe Vietnam War: 1945-1975 Unit Plan
Publisher
New York Historical Society
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8th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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28 days
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The Vietnam War: 1945-1975

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Do pupils know that the Vietnam War spanned a period of 30 years? A war that long is bound to leave devastating effects. Help young historians develop a comprehensive understanding of the war through multiple units on the subject that include readings, class discussion questions, and even a final project.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the vietnam war, dwight d. eisenhower, harry s. truman, lyndon b. johnson, richard nixon, military history, american history

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Differentiate for English learners by allowing them to read the content with a partner
  • Extend learning by showing locations of Vietnam today through Google Maps or Tour Builder

Classroom Considerations

  • Some topics related to war may prove sensitive to some learners

Pros

  • Uses graphics to explain difficult concepts
  • Teaches about the various presidential administrations that dealt with the Vietnam War through a hands-on activity, a presidential capsule; even better—the resource provides the necessary materials

Cons

  • Although it gives a lesson plan in how to use the readings, it may require some extra work to plan out the concrete details

Common Core

RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.4 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.4

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