2009-2010 Lesson Plans (Mr. Torres)
United States History (WWII to Present)
Unit: Cold War
Lesson(s): Origins of the Cold War
Students will learn about key events in the development of the Cold War as well as
the differing ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union.
Essential Question: How did the United States and the Soviet Union become Cold
War Adversaries?
NJCCCS: 6.2.E.2, 6.3.G.1, 6.4.K.4
Topic: Understand the ideological differences and origins of Cold War
Methods
Anticipatory Set (Do Now-Type 1) (3 minutes)
Write five things you think were different between the Soviet Union and the United
States immediately following World War II.
Introduction (Objective)
1. SWBAT
a. Identify the ideological differences between the United States and the
Soviet Union
b. Describe the origins of the Cold War
c. Evaluate US international policies that led to the Cold War
Discussion/Lecture (15-20 minutes)
Capitalism vs. communism
Activity/Technology (10-15 minutes)
1. Cooperative learning - With a partner students will discuss the economic,
political, and social differences between the US and USSR.
Formative assessment (Type 2-essential question) (7-10 minutes)
1. Write 7 things that you learned about the ideological differences and the
origins of the Cold War.
2. Answer essential question- How did the United States and the Soviet Union
become cold war adversaries?
Homework
1. Identify and define the following key content and social studies terms.
Modifications
Outline of notes
Cold War Chronology and chart handout
2009-2010 Lesson Plans (Mr. Torres)
United States History (WWII to Present)
Unit: Cold War
Lesson(s): Origins of the Cold War
Students will learn about key events in the development of the Cold War as well as
the differing ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union.
Essential Question: How did the alliance between the US and USSR erode?
NJCCCS: 6.2.E.2, 6.3.G.1, 6.4.K.4
Topic: Understand how the two sides two took shape in the cold war.
Methods
Anticipatory Set (Do Now-Type 1) (3 minutes)
Write 3 things that could have happened at the end of World War II.
Introduction (Objective)
1. SWBAT
a. Evaluate the outcome of the Yalta and Potsdam conferences
b. Compare and contrast the different political agenda of the both the US
and USSR
Discussion/Lecture (15-20 minutes)
Activity/Technology (10-15 minutes)
1. Cooperative learning - With partner students will complete Cold War Map
and answer questions that follow.
Formative assessment (Type 2-essential question) (7-10 minutes)
1. Complete an ESP chart for the both the US and USSR.
2. Answer essential question, How did the United States and the Soviet Union
become cold war adversaries?
Homework
1. Read and complete handout – “Marshal Plan”
Modifications
Binary paideia – Cold war
2009-2010 Lesson Plans (Mr. Torres)
United States History (WWII to Present)
Unit: Cold War
Lesson(s): Origins of the Cold War
Students will learn about key events in the development of the Cold War as well as
the differing ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union.
Essential Question: Why did the US believe they needed the policy of containment?
NJCCCS: 6.2.E.2, 6.3.G.1, 6.4.K.4
Topic: Review post war alliances and rebuilding of Europe.
Methods
Anticipatory Set (Do Now-Type 1) (3 minutes)
Write 5 facts about the Truman doctrine and Marshall plan.
Introduction (Objective)
1. SWBAT
a. Discuss the idea hegemony and containment
b. Analyze the Marshall plan and the compare it to the Treaty of
Versaille.
c. Evaluate NATO and the Warsaw pact and discuss its implications in
the origins of the Cold War.
Discussion/Lecture (15-20 minutes)
Activity/Technology (10-15 minutes)
1. Cooperative learning - With partner students will complete Comparing
alliances handout and answer questions that follow.
Formative assessment (Type 2-essential question) (7-10 minutes)
1. Answer essential question- Why did the US believe they needed the policy of
containment?
Homework
1. Review notes, charts, and outlines for quiz.
Modifications
Korean war “At glance” handout
2009-2010 Lesson Plans (Mr. Torres)
United States History (WWII to Present)
Unit: Cold War
Lesson(s): Origins of the Cold War
Students will learn about key events in the development of the Cold War as well as
the differing ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union.
Essential Question: How did the policy of containment affect the US decision to
send troops to Korea?
NJCCCS: 6.2.E.2, 6.3.G.1, 6.4.K.4
Topic: Fighting begins in the Cold War.
Methods
Anticipatory Set (Do Now-Type 1) (3 minutes)
************Quiz on the origins of the Cold War.**************
Introduction (Objective)
1. SWBAT
a. Discuss the impact of Czechoslovakia and China turning to
communism.
b. Analyze the policy of containment as it relates to the Korean war
Discussion/Lecture (15-20 minutes)
Activity/Technology (10-15 minutes)
1. Cooperative learning - With partner students will Complete Korean War map
activity.
Formative assessment (Type 2-essential question) (7-10 minutes)
1. Answer essential question- How did the policy of containment affect the US
decision to send troops to Korea?
Homework
1. Students should look online or the newspaper and bring an article from the
last month pertaining to Korea.
Modifications
Korean war “At glance” handout
2009-2010 Lesson Plans (Mr. Torres)
United States History (WWII to Present)
Unit: Cold War
Lesson(s): Origins of the Cold War
Students will learn about key events in the development of the Cold War as well as
the differing ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union.
Essential Question: Should General Douglas MacArthur have continued to be in
power and control of the United Nations forces or relived of his command?
NJCCCS: 6.2.E.2, 6.3.G.1, 6.4.K.4
Topic: Fighting begins in the Cold War.
Methods
Anticipatory Set (Do Now-Type 1) (3 minutes)
Login onto your laptops ASAP. Review instructions for web quest
Introduction (Objective)
1. SWBAT
c. Locate pertinent information about Korean War on the internet.
d. Complete Web quest about Korean War
Activity/Technology (10-15 minutes)
1. Cooperative learning – Students will complete web quest on the Korean war
Formative assessment (Type 2-essential question) (7-10 minutes)
1. Answer essential question- Should General Douglas MacArthur have
continued to be in power and control of the United Nations forces or relived
of his command?
Homework
Modifications
Korean war “At glance” handout