An Introduction to the Cold War: PowerPoint
Based on a WebQuest by Mr. Voldman at Greece HS, NY
Introduction:
You need to research various events leading up to and during the Cold War, gather information regarding the events, and create a presentation displaying the information you have collected.
With your partner, you will use a series of websites to assist you on your research. You may use other sites than those listed. Answer each question creatively and cohesively on your PowerPoint slides. When you have finished your research, be sure to double check your slides for accuracy and originality - NO PLAGARISM!
Start off by going to the following website:
History Learning Site and read the introduction.
SLIDE 1 - What Was the Cold War?
Search the following questions on www.google.com, and record your answers on your PowerPoint slides.
1. Your Summary
Continue reading the rest of the page and answer the questions that follow....
2. Who was the common enemy of the United States and USSR?
3. Look at the differences between a Hot War, Warm War, and Cold War. How was the Cold War, disputed between the US and USSR, different from a Hot War or Warm War?
4. Your Definition: Based on your introductory knowledge of the Cold War and the definition of the Cold War at the bottom of your slide, construct your own definition.
Cold War—Key Events
Search the following events on www.google.com to complete the following information from each slide. Each slide should feature your answers to the questions that correlate to each event, using complete sentences and in your own words. Don't forget to make your slides easy to read and nice to look at!
SLIDE 2 - 1947: Truman Doctrine
6. What two countries does American President Harry Truman offer aid to? How much money does he request? What is the main reason for the aid?
7. What becomes the ultimate goal of the Truman Doctrine?
SLIDE 3 - 1947: Marshall Plan
8. What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
9. Describe the response of the Soviet Union and Eastern European nations. Why do you think they responded the way they did?
10. Construct a Venn Diagram below showing 1-2 similarities and 1-2 differences between the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
SLIDE 4 - 1948: Berlin Airlift
11. Write a summary of what happened during the Berlin Airlift, including the reasons for this incident.
12. Which country seemed more successful during the Berlin Airlift—the USA and Britain or the Soviet Union? Explain with specific details using your knowledge of the Cold War.
SLIDE 5 - 1950: Korean War
13. What event started the Korean War?
14. How did the United States and United Nations respond?
15. What other nation came to the aid of the North Korean Communists?
16. How did the Korean War end and for what reasons?
SLIDE 6 - 1961: Berlin Wall
17. Why was the Berlin Wall built? How might the Berlin Wall reinforce the concept of an “Iron Curtain” that Winston Churchill discussed in a speech in 1946?
SLIDE 7 - 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis
18. In chronological order, list and describe the series of events that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis. What prevented the Crisis from becoming an actual “Hot War”?
SLIDE 8 - 1968: Prague Spring
19. Prague Spring has been considered one of the first “cracks” in the Soviet Iron Curtain. Read the selection and explain how and why it was a challenge to Communist rule.
20. How did the Soviets respond to the Czechoslovak challenge against communism?
SLIDE 9 - 1969: Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
21. What was the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
22. How did it represent a “thaw” during the Cold War?
SLIDE 10 - Works Cited
GRADING:The following criteria will be used to grade your presentation:
Excellent-4
Good-3
Satisfactory-2
Needs Improvement-1
Content - Accuracy
4 - All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.
3 - Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that seems inaccurate.
2 - The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly inaccurate.
1 - Content confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Sequencing of Information
4 - Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the next slide.
3 - Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or piece of information seems out of place.
2 - Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or piece of information seems out of place.
1 - There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Effectiveness
4 - Project includes all material needed to give a good understanding of the topic. The project is consistent with the driving question.
3 - Project is lacking one or two key elements. Project is consistent with driving question most of the time.
2 - Project is missing more than two key elements. It is rarely consistent with the driving question.
1 - Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies. .Project is completely inconsistent with driving question.
Use of Graphics
4 - All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the topic of the presentation.
3 - A few graphics are not attractive but all support the topic of the presentation.
2 - All graphics are attractive but a few do not support the topic of the presentation.
1 - Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Text - Font Choice & Formatting
4 - Font formats (color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.
3 - Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability.
2 - Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read.
1 - Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.
Spelling and Grammar
4 - Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
3 - Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.
2 - Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.
1 - Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
Cooperation
4 - Group shares tasks and all performed responsibly all of the time.
3 - Group shares tasks and performed responsibly most of the time.
2 - Group shares tasks and performs responsibly some of the time.
1 - Group often is not effective in sharing tasks and/or sharing responsibility.
Delivery
4 - Members spoke at a good rate, volume and with good grammar. They maintained eye-contact while using, but not reading their notes.
3 - Members spoke a little faster or slower than necessary, or too quietly or loudly. They used acceptable grammar. They maintained eye-contact, but relied too much on their notes.
2 - Members spoke at a good rate and volume, but used poor grammar. They relied heavily on their notes.
1 - Members demonstrated having paid little attention to rate, volume or grammar. They read nearly word for word from notes.
Based on a WebQuest by Mr. Voldman at Greece HS, NY
Introduction:
You need to research various events leading up to and during the Cold War, gather information regarding the events, and create a presentation displaying the information you have collected.
With your partner, you will use a series of websites to assist you on your research. You may use other sites than those listed. Answer each question creatively and cohesively on your PowerPoint slides. When you have finished your research, be sure to double check your slides for accuracy and originality - NO PLAGARISM!
Start off by going to the following website:
History Learning Site and read the introduction.
SLIDE 1 - What Was the Cold War?
Search the following questions on www.google.com, and record your answers on your PowerPoint slides.
1. Your Summary
Continue reading the rest of the page and answer the questions that follow....
2. Who was the common enemy of the United States and USSR?
3. Look at the differences between a Hot War, Warm War, and Cold War. How was the Cold War, disputed between the US and USSR, different from a Hot War or Warm War?
4. Your Definition: Based on your introductory knowledge of the Cold War and the definition of the Cold War at the bottom of your slide, construct your own definition.
Cold War—Key Events
Search the following events on www.google.com to complete the following information from each slide. Each slide should feature your answers to the questions that correlate to each event, using complete sentences and in your own words. Don't forget to make your slides easy to read and nice to look at!
SLIDE 2 - 1947: Truman Doctrine
6. What two countries does American President Harry Truman offer aid to? How much money does he request? What is the main reason for the aid?
7. What becomes the ultimate goal of the Truman Doctrine?
SLIDE 3 - 1947: Marshall Plan
8. What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?
9. Describe the response of the Soviet Union and Eastern European nations. Why do you think they responded the way they did?
10. Construct a Venn Diagram below showing 1-2 similarities and 1-2 differences between the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
SLIDE 4 - 1948: Berlin Airlift
11. Write a summary of what happened during the Berlin Airlift, including the reasons for this incident.
12. Which country seemed more successful during the Berlin Airlift—the USA and Britain or the Soviet Union? Explain with specific details using your knowledge of the Cold War.
SLIDE 5 - 1950: Korean War
13. What event started the Korean War?
14. How did the United States and United Nations respond?
15. What other nation came to the aid of the North Korean Communists?
16. How did the Korean War end and for what reasons?
SLIDE 6 - 1961: Berlin Wall
17. Why was the Berlin Wall built? How might the Berlin Wall reinforce the concept of an “Iron Curtain” that Winston Churchill discussed in a speech in 1946?
SLIDE 7 - 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis
18. In chronological order, list and describe the series of events that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis. What prevented the Crisis from becoming an actual “Hot War”?
SLIDE 8 - 1968: Prague Spring
19. Prague Spring has been considered one of the first “cracks” in the Soviet Iron Curtain. Read the selection and explain how and why it was a challenge to Communist rule.
20. How did the Soviets respond to the Czechoslovak challenge against communism?
SLIDE 9 - 1969: Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT)
21. What was the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
22. How did it represent a “thaw” during the Cold War?
SLIDE 10 - Works Cited
GRADING:The following criteria will be used to grade your presentation:
Excellent-4
Good-3
Satisfactory-2
Needs Improvement-1
Content - Accuracy
4 - All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.
3 - Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that seems inaccurate.
2 - The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly inaccurate.
1 - Content confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Sequencing of Information
4 - Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the next slide.
3 - Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or piece of information seems out of place.
2 - Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or piece of information seems out of place.
1 - There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Effectiveness
4 - Project includes all material needed to give a good understanding of the topic. The project is consistent with the driving question.
3 - Project is lacking one or two key elements. Project is consistent with driving question most of the time.
2 - Project is missing more than two key elements. It is rarely consistent with the driving question.
1 - Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies. .Project is completely inconsistent with driving question.
Use of Graphics
4 - All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the topic of the presentation.
3 - A few graphics are not attractive but all support the topic of the presentation.
2 - All graphics are attractive but a few do not support the topic of the presentation.
1 - Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.
Text - Font Choice & Formatting
4 - Font formats (color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content.
3 - Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability.
2 - Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read.
1 - Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material.
Spelling and Grammar
4 - Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
3 - Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.
2 - Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.
1 - Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
Cooperation
4 - Group shares tasks and all performed responsibly all of the time.
3 - Group shares tasks and performed responsibly most of the time.
2 - Group shares tasks and performs responsibly some of the time.
1 - Group often is not effective in sharing tasks and/or sharing responsibility.
Delivery
4 - Members spoke at a good rate, volume and with good grammar. They maintained eye-contact while using, but not reading their notes.
3 - Members spoke a little faster or slower than necessary, or too quietly or loudly. They used acceptable grammar. They maintained eye-contact, but relied too much on their notes.
2 - Members spoke at a good rate and volume, but used poor grammar. They relied heavily on their notes.
1 - Members demonstrated having paid little attention to rate, volume or grammar. They read nearly word for word from notes.