Lesson plan
The Cold War: It’s Not Rocket Science, or Is It???
GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Description
In this lesson, students will understand events leading to the Space Race between the U.S. and Russia through a story about a group of WWII scientists and the creation of a timeline. Students will also role play how critical engineering decisions can affect history. This lesson includes strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).Duration
1-2 class periodsAuthor
LaFawn
Berry
Standards
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information13: How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface
Teacher Instructions
BerryColdWarT.pdf
(210.05 KB)
Student Materials
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
BerryColdWarV.pdf
(1.59 MB)
BerryColdWarVocabTest.pdf
(220.91 KB)