Cold War, Space Race, and Vietnam War

Essential Question:

How did competition and conflict define the global landscape during the Cold War era?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Critical Thinking: Students will analyze the multifaceted Cold War era, understanding the complex interplay of political, technological, and social factors.

Global Citizenship: By studying the Cold War's global impact, students will learn about the importance of empathy, diplomacy, and international cooperation.

Communication: Students will express insights on the Cold War through essays, presentations, and debates, effectively using evidence and historical analysis.

Collaboration: Working in groups, students will research and present on specific aspects of the Cold War, including the Space Race and Vietnam War, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared learning

Inquiry Question:

What were the key events and ideologies that defined the Cold War?

2. Inquiry Question:

How did the Space Race symbolize and impact the broader Cold War competition?

3. Inquiry Question:

What were the causes and consequences of the Vietnam War in the context of the Cold War?

Student Outcomes:

Students will analyze the significance of the Space Race, including its technological achievements and its role in Cold War diplomacy.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will evaluate the impact of the Vietnam War on American society, Vietnamese civilians, and the course of the Cold War.

3. Student Outcomes:

Through discussions, debates, and presentations, students will explore the ethical questions and global impact of Cold War strategies and conflicts.

Standards

R.8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources

R.8.7 Integrate visual information with other information in print and digital text

W.8.2 Develop a topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, and concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.

SS:CV:8:3.2: Analyze environmental, economic, and technological developments and their impact on society

SS:HI:8:4.1: Explore how economic interactions have occurred on an increasingly global scale

SS:HI:8:2.3: Compare and contrast the rationales for entering into war with other nations

SS:WH:8:1.1: Explore how leaders have attempted to achieve political legitimacy using methods and rationales

SS:WH:8:1.3: Explore the use and abuse of power that results in mass murder and genocide

SS:GE:8:2.2: Illustrate the connections among regions

SS:GE:8:2.3: Describe how culture, technology, and experience affect perception of places and regions,

SS:GE:8:4.1: Describe ways in which physical and human regional systems are interconnected

SS:GE:8:4.2: Explain how cooperation and conflict among people contribute to political divisions of Earth's surface

Resources:

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