The Cold War

Introduction

Introduction

The Cold War was the longest war in 20st century. It was a war between the believes of two different country's. It has a big impact on multiple parts of the world.

What other country's did the Cold War impact and why? Why did the Cold War end? Why was the Berlin wall built?

Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall in Berlin, Germany.

The flags of the country's that fought against each other: the United States and the Soviet Union.

Task

Task

1. Research 5 articles.

2. Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on other country's.

3. Draw a map

4. Write a letter. 

Process

Process

Pretend you have lived in east Germany during the Cold War. Your granddaughter writes you a letter and asks you to tell her about it. Answer her in a letter.

1. Research articles about Germany's role in the Cold war.

2. Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on other country's.

3. Make a map and show what country's were communist and what country's were democratic.

4. Write the letter. Make sure to include the Berlin Wall, the Vietnam War and the Korean War.

Resources

http://www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org/the-cold-war/countries/

It shows what countries where involved and why. The websites gives background information.

http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-cold-war-countries-that-was-in…

Also gives information about involvement other countries in the war. This website also talks about the impact.

http://www.historyrocket.com/World-War/cold-war/What-Countries-Were-Inv…

This website tells you why other countries were involved.

http://www.historyrocket.com/World-War/cold-war/What-Countries-Were-Inv…

It gives information about why the Cold War ends. It also has pictures to look at.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/berlin-wall-built

A good video to look at. It provides good information and makes it easier to imagine what happened.

http://www.dailysoft.com/berlinwall/history/why-the-berlinwall-was-buil…

Explains, why the Berlin Wall was build. Gives a view about how it was to live in the east or west.

http://news.sky.com/story/1368984/how-the-berlin-wall-came-to-be-built

Explains the way how it came to the point where the wall was build. It also includes good pictures.

Evaluation

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Engagement

Student did not try.

Student showed engagement on an average level.

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Content It does not make sense. The Project makes sense most of the time. There are mistakes, but you can still understand what is meant. The project makes sense. There might be little mistakes, but you can completely understand the Information used and the information provided.
Analysis Student did not analyse the information use. Student approached to analyze the information used. Student analyses the information completely. It is well developed and shows the research and knowledge of the student.
Attractiveness The project is not attractive. Apropriate language was used. You have no problem reading the text and following the information. The project is neat, written in proper english and shows that the student invested time and effort.

Conclusion

Conclusion 

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