UNIT PLAN
Grade Level:
Unit #:
Unit Name:
7th
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Pre and Post Cold War
Big Idea/Theme:
International developments occurred as a result of World War II and were further
impacted by the results of the Cold War.
Culminating Assessment:
Students will create a storyboard on a large poster to summarize the Cold War.
The students will have a list of specific topics related to events of the Cold War to
use as a guide.
Unit Understanding(s)
Students will understand that…
The political and economic face of
Europe changed dramatically as a result
of World War II.
United Nations was created as an
alternative to the previously failing
League of Nations and still exists today.
Alliances were created for and against
communism.
Europe tried to rebuild its economy by
creating the EEC.
The Soviet Union dominated Eastern
Europe, imposing its communist beliefs.
The Berlin Wall was symbolic of the Iron
Curtain.
The economic and political competition
(communism) influenced the Korean and
Vietnam Wars.
The United States was threatened by
communist Soviets through the Cuban
Missile Crisis.
Competition grew between the
superpowers that resulted in new military
weapons, space technology, and the
threat of nuclear annihilation.
Events in World War II led to
independence movements in Africa and
Asia.
The collapse of the Soviet Union ended
Unit Essential Question(s):
7-6.1 How did World War II
change the economies of
European nations?
7-6.1 What were the global
effects of events and conflicts
that occurred during the Cold
War?
7-6.1 Why was the United
Nations created and has it
been successful?
7-6.1 What were the effects of
alliances the Warsaw Pact and
NATO?
7-6.1 How did the EEC help
Europe rebuild after World War
II?
7-6.1 How was the United
States threatened by
communism?
7-6.2 Why the Berlin Wall was
built and how is it significant?
7-6.2 How did communism
lead to the Korean and
Vietnam Wars?
7-7.1 What were some of the
events that contributed to the
collapse of the Soviet Union?
7-7.1 What was the impact on
the rise of communism
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the stronghold of communism throughout
Eastern Europe, resulting in various
changes throughout the region.
Create a timeline of key events from
1945-1989.
throughout Europe?
7-6.2 How did competition lead
to the Space Race and the
threat of nuclear annihilation?
7-6.4 What were the effects of
the independence movements
in Africa and Asia and how did
these changes establish the
political and economic
viewpoints of Europe today?
7-6.4 How are India’s
independence movements
different from other Asian and
African countries?
7-7.4 How did the end of
European colonialism effect
African nations?
Students will know… / Students will be able to…
Explain how Germany was divided into 2 nations (one communist, one
democratic).
Summarize the significance of the Berlin Wall.
Summarize the goals of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan.
The United Nations was created to serve as a better alternative to the League
of Nations.
Compare and contrast the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Warsaw
Pact.
Identify the European Economic Community (EEC).
The Soviet Union was the driving force behind the spread of communism.
Compare and contrast the Korean and Vietnam Wars, including the United
States involvement in both.
Today there is only one communist Vietnam and two Koreas: North and
South, with North = communist and South = democratic. There is still tension
between North and South Korea, as well as North Korea and the United
States.
Summarize the Cuban missile crisis, and the role that the Soviet Union,
Cuba, and United States had.
Identify the new advancements that were created due to the competition
between the superpowers.
Summarize the independent movements in Africa and Asia occurring after
WWII.
Identify key leaders in the African and Asian independence movements.
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Essential Vocabulary…
Containment
Proliferation
Superpowers
Apartheid
Passive resistance
Iron curtain
Cuban missile crisis
Sputnik
Demilitarized zone (DMZ)
Berlin Wall
NATO
Warsaw Pact
Gandhi
Middle East
Perestroika
Glasnost
South Carolina Academic Standards:
7-6.1 Summarize the political and economic transformation of Western and
Eastern Europe after World War II, including the significance of the
Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO), the United Nations, the Warsaw Pact, and the European
Economic Community (EEC). (H, P, E, G)
7-6.2 Summarize the events of the Cold War, including the Soviet domination of
Eastern Europe; the rise of the Communist party in China; the building of
the Berlin wall; the economic and political competition for influence in
Vietnam and Korea; the Cuban missile crisis; the revolutionary movements
in Africa; the development of new military, nuclear, and space technology;
and the threat of nuclear annihilation. (H, P)
7-6.3 Explain the causes and major features of the political and social change
that occurred in the Middle East in the post–World War II period, including
the role of nationalism, the creation of the state of Israel, and ongoing
conflicts in the region. (H, P, G)
7-6.4 Compare features of nationalist and independence movements in different
regions in the post–World War II period, including Mohandas Gandhi’s
role in the nonviolence movement for India’s independence and the
emergence of nationalist movements in African and Asian countries. (H,
P)
7-7.1 Illustrate on a time line the events that contributed to the collapse of the
Soviet Union and other communist governments in Europe, including
economic failures and the emergence of new leaders. (H, E, P)
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Interim Assessment (formative)
Tests/Quizzes
Discussion/Questioning
Journals
Class participation
Partner/group work
Exit slips
Debates
KWL
Graphic Organizers
Thinking Maps
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Cold War Storyboard
Culminating Assessment –
Create a storyboard on large on a large poster to summarize the Cold War.
Below is a checklist of ideas and events you may include in the storyboard:
TOPICS
Political and
Divisions of
Rise of
Arms Race
Economic
Europe
Communism
Ideas after
in East Asia
WWII
Examples of
Truman
Western
ChinaNuclear
Events
Doctrine
Europe
Mao TseWeapons
(Democratic) Tung
Marshall Plan
NATO
Warsaw Pact
European
Economic
Community
Space Race
Eastern
Europe
(Democratic)
“Iron
Curtain”
Berlin Wall
Vietnam War- World
Ho Chi Minh Annihilation
SputnikSatellite
(Soviet
Union)
US lands on
the moon
Korean War
NASA
Berlin Airlift
Fidel Castro
(Cuba)
John F.
Kennedy
(US)
US
Involvement
(Domino
Theory)
Soviet Union
Involvement
Cuban
Missile Crisis
United States
vs. Soviet
Union
Increased
education in
Science &
Math
Global
Powers
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Cold War Story Board Rubric
Student Name: ______________________________________________
CATEGORY
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Content Accuracy
At least 10 accurate
facts are displayed
on the poster.
6-7 accurate facts
4-5 accurate facts
Less than 4 accurate
are displayed on the are displayed on the facts are displayed
poster.
poster.
on the poster.
Graphics Originality
Several of the
graphics used on the
poster reflect a
exceptional degree
of student creativity
in their creation
and/or display.
One or two of the
graphics used on the
poster reflect student
creativity in their
creation and/or
display.
The graphics are
No graphics made
made by the student, by the student are
but are based on the included.
designs or ideas of
others.
Graphics Relevance
All graphics are
related to the topic
and make it easier to
understand. All
borrowed graphics
have a source
citation.
All graphics are
related to the topic
and most make it
easier to understand.
All borrowed
graphics have a
source citation.
All graphics relate to
the topic. Most
borrowed graphics
have a source
citation.
Graphics do not
relate to the topic
OR several
borrowed graphics
do not have a source
citation.
Knowledge
Gained
Student can
accurately answer all
questions related to
facts in the poster
and processes used
to create the poster.
Student can
accurately answer
most questions
related to facts in the
poster and
processes used to
create the poster.
Student can
accurately answer
about 75% of
questions related to
facts in the poster
and processes used
to create the poster.
Student appears to
have insufficient
knowledge about the
facts or processes
used in the poster.
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STANDARDS-BASED
DAILY LESSON PLAN
Subject Area Social Studies Level 7th
Unit # 7
Unit Theme Cold War
Duration: Two 51 minute periods
Applicable Unit Understandings
Students will summarize the significant events and conflicts that occurred throughout
the course of the Cold War.
Applicable Unit Essential Questions
What were the global effects of events and conflicts that occurred during the Cold War?
SC Academic Standards
7-6.2 Summarize the events of the Cold War, including the Soviet domination of
Eastern Europe; the rise of the Communist party in China; the building of the Berlin
Wall; the economic and political competition for influence in Vietnam and Korea; the
Cuban missile crisis; the revolutionary movements in Africa; the development of new
military, nuclear, and space technology; and the threat of nuclear annihilation. (H, P)
Lesson
Instructional
Segment
Strategies
Before
Beginning History
During
Class Discussion/
Lecture
During
Differentiation/
Jigsaw
Teacher Activities
Student Tasks
Will lead student in
discussion (review) of
previous day’s lesson
(Cold War conflicts)
Will give a PowerPoint
presentation concerning
events and conflicts that
occurred during the Cold
War and lead a
discussion on the topic.
Will divide students into
four groups (people,
events, places, & ideas)
and explain groups’ roles.
Then, play song and
video “We Didn’t Start the
Fire” to show images.
Will take part in discussion and answer
questions significant to the review.
Will take part in discussion and take
notes to gain an understanding of new
material.
Will watch video and in groups create
posters that show people, events,
places, and ideas related to the Cold
War. Will use pictures and captions.
Will present posters to class.
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After
Closure
Will facilitate instruction
of presentations and
listening skills.
Will explain 3-2-1 exit slip
Will list 3 things they learned; 2 things
they found interesting; 1 question they
still have.
Materials and Resources
Textbooks, notes, poster paper, markers, pens, pencils
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