This two-week unit on the Cold War for 11th grade honors students includes 10 days of lessons and activities. It will use a variety of materials including textbooks, websites, videos, and a movie. Students will take a pre-assessment quiz, participate in class discussions and assignments, complete a research paper, and take a final exam testing their understanding of key events and concepts from the Cold War era.

1. By Bravin Hughart

2. This unit is designed for honors 11 th grade. The age group will generally fall between 16 and 17. There are no prerequisites for this unit. The unit will last ten school days or a total of two weeks. This unit covers a broad range of topics that combine to create a greater understanding of the Cold War.

3. Paper & pencils Smart board Computers PowerPoint DLP overhead projector VCR/DVD player & TV Movie Books Web sites Poster board and paper cutouts

4. SS.O.11.5.6 economic, social, political changes SS.O.11.5.7 foreign policy during the period SS.O.11.5.12 rise of communism an nuclear age SS.O.11.5.13 regional conflicts, terrorists, extremists SS.O.11.5.15 stereotyping, conformity, group interaction SS.O.11.5.17 America’s position on foreign policy 21C.O.9-12.1.TT.10 internet search techniques, validity

5. www.history.com used to present short video excerpts to students. www.besthistorysites.net used to relate technological advancement with the continuing Cold War. www.eyewitnesstohistory.com short reading articles for students to access at the end of class or at home. www.coldwar.org used for pictures and additional reading for students. Content from all sites will be included in lecture.

6. Day one: Brief overview of the topics to be covered in the unit. A pre-assessment quiz . Lecture covering the end of WWII and the beginning of the decolonization of Europe and elsewhere. Students assigned a website reading for homework.

7. Day Two: A brief video presentation from history.com on what sparked the Cold War. Read in class from the book Why Nations Go To War chapter 6 . Open discussion of U.S. containment policy. A writing assignment asking for students’ opinion on the subject of containment will be assigned for homework.

8. Days Three and Four: Open discussion of students’ opinions concerning containment. Class participate in a map making project worth 10 points for participation. Day four : lecture addressing U.S. Soviet posturing during the containment period. Lecture supported with content from www.besthistorysites.net .

9. Days Five and Six: Lecture on McCarthyism, conformity and patriotism Open discussion concerning the lecture. A three to five page research paper on McCarthyism assignment for homework. Day six: movie day. Red Dawn.

10. Days Seven and Eight: Conclusion of the movie. Assignment, short writing on the movie. Day eight: Lecture covering the Red Scare and how it developed. Discussion of advancements in technology during the Cold War. Additional discussion, the rise of rogue nations will follow the lecture.

11. Days Nine and Ten: PowerPoint presentation reviewing for the test. Day ten is test day. The test will consist of equal parts multiple choice, matching and identifications along with one essay. The test will be worth 100 points. Research paper on McCarthyism will be collected.

12. Conclusion of Unit: Total points available in this unit 250. Intro quiz = 10 points Day two writing assignment = 10 points Map making project = 10 points Research paper = 100 points Movie writing assignment = 20 points Unit exam = 100 points Students are provided many opportunities for participation points to help their overall grade.