Topic 7: Document Analysis Encouraging Perspective Recognition and Reasoning about Opposing Perspectives Cold War

Sampling a Cold War Unit Persistent Issue: What actions are justified when pursuing the welfare or security of a nation? Central Question: Was the United States justified in its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons following the conclusion of World War II? I.Grabber II.Interactive Slide Lecture III.Web Quest IV.Document Analysis: Cold War Music V.Culminating Activity

Cold War Unit Central Question: Was the United States justified in its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons following the conclusion of World War II? I. Grabber Was the War in Iraq justified?

Cold War Unit Central Question: Was the United States justified in its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons following the conclusion of World War II? II. Interactive Slide Lecture: Establishing Historical Context

Cold War Unit Central Question: Was the United States justified in its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons following the conclusion of World War II? III. Web Quest How did the Cold War impact the every day lives of Americans?

Cold War Unit Central Question: Was the United States justified in its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons following the conclusion of World War II? IV. Document Analysis: Cold War Historical Music Encouraging students to examine opposing perspectives.

Cold War Unit Central Question: Was the United States justified in its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons following the conclusion of World War II? V. Culminating Activity Persuasive Speech: SALT I Treaty Negotiations Encouraging critical reasoning about an historical issue  Step 1: Scaffolded Synthesis of Multiple Perspectives  Step 2: Individualized Persuasive Speech which Encourages Dialectical Reasoning

PIH Curriculum Design Principles 1.Scaffolded Instruction 2.Authenticity 3.Multiple Intelligences 4.Effective Collaboration