Year 10 History Scheme of Learning
GCSE OCR Modern World The Cold War
Year: 10
Set: Option
In this 8 week learning journey I am learning:
 what were the causes linked to the Cold War
 how the Cold War developed in the 1960s and 70s with
specific events – Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
 how to analyse a selection of sources on the Cold War
By the end of this learning journey I will:
 be able to explain the causes linked to the Cold War
 be able to outline the development of the Cold War in
particular the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam
 be able to evaluate sources on the Cold War
Resources: www.kidspast.com
www.historyonthenet.com
www.horrible-histories.co.uk
www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Keywords: USA, Cuba, Cold War,
alliance, USSR, communist,
missile, revolution, Vietnam,
crisis, capitalism, communism,
ideology, invade, united front,
popular front, second front
In week one I will learn: Why did the USA – USSR alliance begin to break down in 1945?
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I will be able to identify issues concerning the USA – USSR alliance
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I will be able to explain the breakdown of the alliance between USA – USSR
Homework: To find the definition of the
following words; capitalism, communism
and ideology.
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.
In week one I will learn: How had the USSR gained control of Eastern Europe by 1948?
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I will be able to describe how the USSR gained control of Eastern Europe by
1948
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I will be able to evaluate methods used by USSR to gain control of Eastern
Europe by 1948
Homework: To find out which Eastern
European countries USSR had control over
by 1948.
In week two I will learn: How did the USA react to Soviet expansionism?
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I will be able to outline the reaction of the USA on Soviet expansion
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I will be able to analyse evidence showing the reaction of the USA on Soviet
expansion
Homework:
In week two I will learn: Who was more to blame for the start of the Cold War? USA?
USSR?
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I will be able to state the causes of the Cold War
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I will be able to explain the USA and USSR involvement in the Cold War
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I will be able to make a judgement on who is responsible for the Cold War
Homework: To revise for end of topic
exam.
In week three I will learn: Exam – EOT
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I will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained
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I will be able to practice exam style questioning
Homework:
In week three I will learn: How did the USA react to the Cuban Revolution?
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I will be able to explain the USA’s reaction to Cuban Revolution
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I will be able to analyse sources linked to Cuban Revolution showing USA’s
reaction
Homework: To research the reasons
behind the Cuban Revolution.
In week four I will learn: Why did Khrushchev put missiles into Cuba?
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I will be able to identify reasons for Khrushchev choosing Cuba
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I will be able to explain the purpose for missiles to be put in Cuba
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I will be able to examine lead up to Khrushchev decision on Cuba
Homework:
In week four I will learn: Why did Kennedy react as he did?
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I will be able to consider reasons for Kennedy’s reaction
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I will be able to state and explore circumstances surrounding the event
Homework: To create a fact file about
Kennedy.
In week five I will learn: Who won the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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I will be able to explain reasons for the winner of the Cuban Missile Crisis
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I will be able to justify winner of the Cuban Missile Crisis
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Homework: To revise for end of topic
exam.
.
In week five I will learn: Exam – EOT
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I will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained
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I will be able to practice exam style questioning
Homework:
In week six I will learn: Why did the USA fail in Vietnam?
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I will be able to explain background to Vietnam
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I will be able to provide evidence for USA’s failure in Vietnam
Homework: To write an essay explaining
who was responsible for the failure in
Vietnam.
In week six I will learn: What were the different ways that the USA and the communists
fought war?
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I will be able to name war methods used by USA and communists
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I will be able to evaluate strengths and weakness of war methods used by USA
and communists
Homework:
In week seven I will learn: Whose tactics were the most effective – the USA’s or the
communists?
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I will be able to find out effectiveness of tactics used by USA and communists
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I will be able to judge the most effective tactics used by USA and communists
Homework: To write an essay discussing
the USA and communists.
In week seven I will learn: Why did the USA withdraw from Vietnam?
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I will be able to identify reason why USA withdrew from Vietnam
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I will be able to compare reasons for USA going to Vietnam and then
withdrawing
Homework:
In week eight I will learn: How to revise?
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I will be able to create revision notes
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I will be able to focus on key target areas
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I will be able to practice key exam questions
Homework: To revise for end of unit
exam.
In week eight I will demonstrate my learning: Assessment – EOU
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I will be able to practice exam questions
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I will be able to mange time under exam conditions
Homework:
In week eight I will reflect on my learning: Assessment Feedback
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I will be able to reflect on my learning
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I will be able to identify areas of development
Homework: To reflect on learning and
provide an action plan for future learning
in history.
In week eight I will reflect on my learning: Assessment Review
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I will be able to set new targets and progress
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I will be able to get familiar with the new unit
Homework: