Effects of The Cold War

Today's Learning Target:   I can identify social and cultural effects of war on individuals and/or groups of people.   Today's Activities: 

• Think about how fear can affect the actions of people and government. 
• Watch the following video.
• Consider today's use of Social Media such Twitter and FaceBook regarding the uprising and revolutions in Libya. If a structure similar to the Berlin Wall was in existence today, would it remain intact for as long as it did, historically?  Consider the lasting effects of the Cold War and include at least three in your analysis.  Generally speaking, how can newer technologies affect how people and governments react to war and conflict? Support your response with examples.
• Following these writing guidelines, react to this prompt in your reflective blog for homework.

Cold War Discussion

Cold War Chronology

Today's Learning Target:

I can identify and graphically organize the major events of the Cold War spanning the time period from 1945 through 1991

Today's Learning Activities:

• Use the internet to research at least three different chronologies of the Cold War. Compare them and look for any differences and see if you can reason why they exist.
• Using an online graphic timeline creator, such as Dipity, create your own timeline of the major events, conflicts and turning points of the Cold War.  Each event should include a cited graphic and mini-description.
• Embed your timeline into your student reflective blog.  Here is an example of what a Dipity timeline looks like:

Steve Job's Life and Career on Dipity.