Cold War Example: The Berlin Wall

Taggart·

History

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Grade Level10th Grade

SubjectHistory

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Create 9 slides titled ‘Cold War Example: The Berlin Wall.’ Slide 1: Objective and hook question about what students see in a Berlin Wall photo. Slide 2: Very brief recap of what the Cold War is. Slides 3–4: Simple map image of Germany with Berlin highlighted and a label for East vs West. Slides 5–6: Explain why Berlin was divided and why the Wall was built in 1961 in clear bullet points. Slides 7–8: Show everyday life differences between East and West (freedom to travel, government control, eco...

This teacher guide outlines a lesson plan focused on the Berlin Wall, exploring its physical characteristics and historical significance. It aims to help students identify the wall as a symbol of global conflict, understand the division of Berlin, and analyze the contrasting lives of individuals in East and West Berlin. The lesson includes logistics and setup instructions for facilitating discussions and critical thinking about the reasons for the wall's construction and its eventual fall, emphasizing personal narratives and the impact on families separated by the division. Through observation of a photograph, discussions on Cold War origins, and reflections on daily life in divided Berlin, students are encouraged to engage with this crucial historical event.