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This Cold War Lesson Plan Bundle for US History students includes 5 ready-to-use lessons covering key Cold War events of the 1960s and 1970s. Delve into pivotal moments such as JFK’s handling of the Berlin Wall and Cuban Missile Crisis, the escalation of the Vietnam War under LBJ, the turning point of the Tet Offensive, Nixon’s Vietnamization strategy and his efforts to achieve détente.

Perfect for high school classrooms, these lessons include detailed slides and no-prep resources designed to engage students while providing a balanced and thorough overview of Cold War history.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

• Cold War Lesson Plan | 1960s | John F. Kennedy: Berlin Wall, Cuban Missile Crisis (39 slides, 4 pages)
  • Covers the major foreign policy events of JFK’s presidency, focusing on the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and key Cold War strategies such as Flexible Response.
• Vietnam War Lesson Plan | 1960s | LBJ, Domino Theory, Gulf of Tonkin, Escalation (27 slides, 4 pages)
  • Explores the background and causes of the Vietnam War, focusing on President Lyndon B. Johnson’s escalation of U.S. involvement from 1964-1967. Key topics include the Gulf of Tonkin incident, escalation, Americanization, tactics and weapons, and the impact of U.S. military strategies.
• Vietnam War Lesson Plan | 1960s | Tet Offensive, Antiwar Movement, 1968 Election (32 slides, 4 pages)
  • Examines the 1968 Tet Offensive, the antiwar movement, and the political consequences, including the 1968 election.Key topics include the Tet Offensive, antiwar protests, the influence of the Baby Boomers and the rise of Richard Nixon.
• Vietnam War Lesson Plan | 1960s | 1970s | Richard Nixon, Vietnamization (32 slides, 4 pages)
  • Discusses Nixon’s strategy of Vietnamization, the fall of Saigon, and the long-lasting impacts of the war. Key topics include the My Lai Massacre, Kent State shootings, the Paris Peace Accords, and U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam.
• Cold War Lesson Plan | 1970s | Richard Nixon: Détente, Visit to China, SALT1 (25 slides, 4 pages)
  • Covers Nixon’s approach to the Cold War, emphasizing his realpolitik strategy and the pursuit of détente with both the Soviet Union and China. Ket topics include Nixon’s visit to China, the SALT1 Treaty, and the implications of these events.

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Slides/Pages: 175 total (155 slides, 20 pages)

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
• Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
• Multiple Choice Quizzes: 6-question quizzes to assess understanding.
• Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you save 25% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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