Introduction
The Cold War was a war between the USSR and the US. No wars happened in either country, but that doesn't mean there wasn't wars that took place. There were many different wars or races that occurred, and the war itself was caused by and did many things. In doing this webquest, you will learn about each of these things. Essential questions that will be answered in this webquest are:
1. How did the Cold War effect the world?
2. Why did the Cold War end?
3. How was the war caused?
This illustration represents the conflict between the USSR and the US and the constant possibility of either side using nuclear weapons.
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his map shows the alignment of the world and which countries were on what side during the Cold War.
Task
Task: Create a timeline of events before, during, and after the Cold War.
Directions: You will need to do the following to complete this webquest:
1. Read eight sources.
2. Summarize each of the sources.
3. Create an outline of the timeline.
4. Make a final draft of the timeline.
5. Be sure to include the answers of the essential questions.
Resources:
1. http://www.ushistory.org/us/52a.asp
This website contains information about the beginning of the war. It also says a little about the effects and gives a short overall summary.
2. http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war
This website gives links to videos and information about people involved in the war and some of the main occurrences.
3. http://www.johndclare.net/cold_war3.htm
This website gives more information about the causes of the war. It uses different sources to give proof of each of the causes as well.
4. http://www.shmoop.com/causes-of-cold-war/summary.html
This website includes who started the Cold War. It also provides a summary of the war as a whole.
5. http://www.ushistory.org/us/59e.asp
This website includes information on the end of the war. It covers topics and begins with the introduction of glasnost and perestroika.
6. http://www.coldwar.me/howdidthecoldwarend.html
This website contains information on how the Cold War ended. It tells about how Americas economy grew And the Soviets fell.
7. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/11/cold-war-start-end/
This website includes information on the start and end of the war. It also vaguely summarizes some parts.
8. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/russia-fsu/1992-09-01/cold-war-…
This article includes information on the effects of the Cold War. It summarizes the war as well.
9. http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/coldwar/context.html
This website gives information about the effects of the Cold War. It provides an overview of the war.
10. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cuny/laptop/coldwar.html
This website provides information about the effects or the war. It also includes information about the end of the war.
Process
1. Read eight sources (two with information on the causes, two with information on the end, two with information on the effects, and two with information on important events that occurred during). 80-90 minutes
2. Summarize each of the eight sources and include the main points that would be included within the timeline (include dates in summary). 40 minutes
3. Create an outline of all of the dates and events in chronological order. Include a two sentence summary of each of the events. Be sure to mark where the war begins and ends because the timeline needs to cover more than that amount of time. 60 minutes
4. Put the outline in an actual timeline form. Be sure to make it visually pleasing and neat. Also make sure to answer all of the essential questions. 20 minutes
Evaluation
| Engagement | Presentation | Content | Analysis | Attractiveness | Understanding |
| 5 - the student was engaged at least 80% of the time (not on phone, socializing, etc.) | 5 - speaker was heard well and had good eye contact. they didn't solely look at the project |
5 - the content was all relevant and accurate |
5 - all resources were analyzed adequately | 5 - the timeline is neat and visually appealing |
5 - the student shows full and complete understanding of the material |
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3 - the student was engaged about 60% of the time |
3 - had good eye contact and speaking most of the time. looked at project more than half of the time | 3 - the content was accurate, but not entirely relevant or vice versa | 3 - most of the resources were analyzed well | 3 - the timeline has a few unappealing features but is overall attractive | 3 - the student shows a general understanding |
| 1 - the student was engaged 40% of the time or less | 1 - did not have eye contact and could barely be heard. spent the whole time looking at the project | 1 - the content was not accurate or relevant | 1 - half or less of the resources were analyzed | 1 - the timeline is not neat or visually appealing | 1 - the student shows little to no understanding |
Conclusion
Reflection:
1. Was this Webquest easy to understand and complete?
2. Did you learn anything in doing this Webquest?
3. Was this Webquest well written?
4. If someone had to do a Webquest on the Cold War, would you recommend this one?
5. What would you change about this Webquest?