Cold War Dinner Party

Cold War “Dinner Party”
Menu
Instructions: The follow menu is a list of activities which will build a heightened
understanding of the Cold War and its causes. This menu is divided into three sections (i.e.
course of your meal) which cover different periods of the Cold War. Carefully read the
directions in section so you do not lose any points.
Starters (2 points)
Choose one starter to begin you Cold War Meal, due 4/17.
Map with Legend: Go to the link http://www.free-world-maps.com/printable-blank-world-maps and print out
a borderless world map. Draw in the countries or locations that you feel are important to the study of the Cold War.
For each item you draw or label on the map, number it. On the back of your printed map create a legend with the
corresponding number and two-three sentence description of the country or location. In total you must include 12
points of interest, having less will result in a deduction of points. This will be due in person or uploaded as a jpg. to
the drop box on our class website under the learning menu tab.
“Duck and Cover” Explanation: Go to the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60 and
watch the video entitled “Duck and Cover”. While watching take notes on who the intended audience was and think
about why this video was made. Once finished viewing, write one, 5-8 sentence paragraph explaining what the
video’s message was, who it was meant for, and why the video was made. Make sure to make connections to the
Cold War as a whole in your paragraph. Points will be deducted for incomplete or missing sentences, and for not
completely explaining the video. Turn in your write up to the drop box on our class website under the learning menu
tab.
Crossword Puzzle: Go to the link https://alphahistory.com/coldwar/cold-war-crossword-4/ and complete the
crossword puzzle on the Cold War. Once completed screen shot and submit your completed puzzle in the drop box
on our class website under the learning menu tab. Note: the answers in this puzzle will be in blue font if you use the
solve feature, submitting the puzzle in this method will result in no credit. You must complete the puzzle yourself.
Main Course (8 points)
Choose one main course for your Cold War meal, due
4/24
Cuban Missile Crisis Interactive: Go to the link

https://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/neh/interactives/cubanmissilecrisis/ and read through the various advice
given to President Kennedy from the members of his cabinet. You are playing the role of Kennedy and will make a
decision about what to do in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Then write a 1 ½ - 2 page, double spaced, 12-point font,
times new roman paper judging Kennedy’s actual decision. You are to support or disagree with his choice and
provide evidence from his cabinet members. Turn in your write up to the drop box on our class website under the
learning menu tab.
Prezi Primary Source Analysis: In groups of 2-3 make a presentation which analyzes a primary source that is
relevant to our study of the Cold War. Your presentation must answer all 5 contextual W’s ( who made it, what is
says, when it was made, where is it located, why is it significant to the Cold War). Be sure to include where you
obtained the source and use proper citations. Share your Prezi’s link to the drop box on our class website under the
learning menu tab.
Political Cartoon Analysis: Go to the link http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2016683632/ and analyze the political
cartoon entitled “While the Shadow Lengthens”. Then write a 1 ½ - 2 page, double spaced, 12-point font, times new
roman paper which examines the intended message of the cartoon. Be sure to write a declarative thesis claiming
the cartoon’s purpose. Identify key events and terms associated with the cartoon. Then finish the paper by
speculating how cartoons like this were used and if they were successful. Turn in your write up to the drop box on
our class website under the learning menu tab.
Write a Soviet and American Speech: Imagine you are the leader of the United States or the Soviet Union.
You are expected to give a speech to the public detailing how your country’s actions in the Cold War are justified
and ultimately the righteous path. This speech will need to be 1 ½ 2 pages, double spaced, 12-point font, times new
roman paper and identify what country you are representing, why your side is the right one to be on, what the other
country is doing wrong, and how you will win the Cold War. Be sure to include specific examples, failure to do so
will result in a deduction in points.
Dessert (5 points)
Choose one dessert for your Cold War meal, due 5/1
Create Propaganda: In groups of 2-3 create your own Cold War propaganda. The message for
your propaganda must be from the American or Soviet perspective and be in support or against one
of major events of the Cold War. Be sure to use some form of software such as Word, Adobe, Paint,
etc. No matter the method, make sure your piece is neatly designed, includes some form of
image(s) or illustration(s), and features no more than 3 sentences. It is not a cartoon if there is a
paragraph in it! Submit your propaganda to the drop box on our class website under the learning menu tab.
Presidential Debate: In groups of 3-4 make a video in the format of a presidential debate. The topic for this
debate will be the major events of the Cold War. The format must include at least two candidates debating and your
choice of a moderator to ask questions or the “public” to ask question in a town hall style. In either style, be sure to
ask 4 questions which have a 1-minute response for each candidate. The candidate responses must be diverging
opinions about U.S. policy and provide concrete examples as evidence. Your video will be then presented to the
class on a future date.
Starter Point Value _/2

Main Course Point Value _/8
Dessert Point Value _/5
Total Point Value _/15

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What are the three sections of the Cold War dinner party menu and what types of activities are included in each section?

What is the purpose of the 'Duck and Cover' video according to the instructions?

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