KS3/4 Cold War History Teaching & Learning Pack
Are you a History teacher?
Would you like to be involved in the development and piloting of these materials?
Downloadable sample contents will be posted soon!
Draft Contents
- Teachers’ Notes
- Background
- Vulcan Cold War Warrior DVD
- Cold War Warrior Powerpoint DVD
This provides an introduction to the Cold War period of history looking at the role of Vulcan aircraft in the context of the Cold War.
- A review of what went before this period. What can you remember about WW2?
- The essence of the Cold War – political, military or media conflict?
- East West Activity – A vocabulary based activity to introduce / stimulate discussion on the ideas that shaped the differences between the ‘East’ and ‘West’.
- Cold War timeline including the introduction and role of the Vulcan with reference to: origins of the Cold War; the Berlin Blockade; technological advancements resulting in the arms race and space race; the 4 minute nuclear warning; the Cuban Missile Crisis; a period of détente followed by the ‘Second Cold War’; the introduction of ‘glasnost’ & ‘perestroika’; fall of the Berlin Wall; break up of the USSR.
- East West Activity Cards
- Cold War Timeline Activity Cards
- Activity Sheets for Pupils (for photocopying)
- Cold War Timeline Activity
- Cold War Quick Quiz Activity
- Acknowledgements & Photo Credits
- Glossary
- Top Secret’ Answer Folder
- Cold War Timeline Activity
- Cold War Quick Quiz Activity
For further details or to take part in the development and piloting please contact The Education Team.
