Post-WWII World Division Lesson

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In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences in the Cold War. They will develop an awareness of the key people, events, and concepts associated with this event. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Post-War Divisions Reading Questions.doc
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following webpage:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet below and use the internet to complete the tables.

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World Divided Research Worksheet.docx
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Option 3: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below.

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Causes of the Cold War Viewing Questions
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the following video:

Watch on YouTube


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