1. What is Cold War? Watch this film and write down as many events or characteristics as you can

2. What will I be studying this year? To find out what I will be studying for A2 History To learn key facts relating to Cold War To explore useful web sites as part of a webquest  Aims

3.  Your task What will I need to do to be successful at A2 level history? Make a list of ideas, share your ideas with your partner and add any new suggestions to your list. How many of these things did you do throughout the AS course?

4. Be disciplined Keep well-organised notes Keep well-organised notes Be prepared to do much of the reading for lessons outside the class Be prepared to do much of the reading for lessons outside the class As you move ever close to undergraduate work, be prepared to go that extra mile and use resources in the department, school or local public libraries As you move ever close to undergraduate work, be prepared to go that extra mile and use resources in the department, school or local public libraries Look out for relevant news items or documentaries that discuss the Cold War and its aftermath Use the new departmental website www.studyhistory.co.uk to download class resources and sample students’ work Look out for relevant news items or documentaries that discuss the Cold War and its aftermath Use the new departmental website www.studyhistory.co.uk to download class resources and sample students’ workwww.studyhistory.co.uk Visit museums (Imperial War Museum, which has an excellent Cold War section, the Science Museum – good on the Space Race) Visit museums (Imperial War Museum, which has an excellent Cold War section, the Science Museum – good on the Space Race) Meet homework deadlines – students who regularly fail to do so will be put on subject report Meet homework deadlines – students who regularly fail to do so will be put on subject report

5. Keep your folders organised! It will help you to keep the following documents in the front of your folders: a glossary of keywords that you come across during the course. and also…. and also…. a ‘who’s who’ of key figures a map of key events of the Cold War a timeline of key events

6. What will I be studying? Origins of Cold War tensions Origins of Cold War tensions Emergence of Cold War, e.g. Emergence of Cold War, e.g. The Berlin Blockade The Berlin Blockade The ‘Thaw’ & ‘Peaceful Co-existence’ The ‘Thaw’ & ‘Peaceful Co-existence’ The nuclear arms race & Cuba The nuclear arms race & Cuba The space race The space race Role of China Role of China Détente Détente End of Cold War End of Cold War Historiography of Cold War Historiography of Cold War Click to view the premier of Mr Higgins Cold War movie

7. How will I be examined? A2 = 50% of total marks A2 = 50% of total marks Unit 3: ‘A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1944- 90’ Unit 3: ‘A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1944- 90’ Unit 4: Controlled assessment (India) Unit 4: Controlled assessment (India) Written exam: 2 hours Written exam: 2 hours Answer ONE question from Section A (30 marks), and ONE from Section B (40 marks) - choice of 2 questions in both sections Answer ONE question from Section A (30 marks), and ONE from Section B (40 marks) - choice of 2 questions in both sections Section A – discuss an historical issue Section A – discuss an historical issue Section B – use source material & knowledge to discuss an historical event Section B – use source material & knowledge to discuss an historical event

8. Grade boundaries Units Maxim um ABCDE 31008070605040

9.  Your task Mill drill. Your teacher will give you some key facts associated with the Cold War. Ask your partner about them and then swap slips of paper. There will be up to 20 facts in circulation.

10.  Your task Complete the web quest your teacher directs your to.

11.  Extension task Find 2 other websites you think might be useful in helping A level students research the Cold War era.

12. Plenary Plenary How will you be examined for Unit 3? How will you be examined for Unit 3? What tips would you give to anyone starting this unit? What tips would you give to anyone starting this unit? Give 5 facts about Cold War you’ve learned today Give 5 facts about Cold War you’ve learned today Name 3 useful websites for conducting research Name 3 useful websites for conducting research