Additional Lesson Plans
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Social Studies/Cold War
The Era of the Iron Curtain
Created by Melissa Quint and Alicia Walker, Park Hill South High School
Lesson Objectives
- Identify the major causes and effects of the Cold War
- Compare and contrast the speeches of Reagan and Churchill concerning the Cold War and its outcomes
- Create a timeline of the major events and time periods of the Cold War*PowerPoint presentation to accompany lesson
The Era of the Iron Curtain** For College classes and All Field Trips
Created by Melissa Quint and Alicia Walker, Park Hill South High School
Revised by Mandy Plybon, Education and Public Programs Coordinator, National Churchill Museum
Lesson Objectives
- Identify the major causes and effects of the Cold War
- Compare and contrast the speeches of Reagan and Churchill concerning the Cold War and its outcomes
Social Studies/Geography
Missouri Unit for 4th Grade
Created by Pamela Rooney, Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School
Lesson Objectives
- To introduce students to people and places in Missouri
- Students will understand the importance of Winston Churchill and his visit to Missouri.
*Creative Activity: Sir Winston Churchill Bobble Head
Walls Are a Part of Life
Created by Tina Shaginaw, Lafayette High School
Lesson Objectives
- To introduce students to different cultural barriers
- Students will compare and contrast the Berlin Wall to modern-day Iraq.
- Students will understand the importance of using primary sources.
- Students will apply their knowledge of 20th century wars to discuss governmental systems, types of leaders, and styles of leadership.
- Students will understand the differences between fact and opinion, bias and points of view.
*PowerPoint presentation to accompany lesson
Social Studies/World History
Conference at Yalta
Created by Derek Frieling, Lafayette High School Lesson Objectives
- Students will understand how a world leader gathers evidence from his experiences and uses it to help shape the world's future.
- Students will be able to evaluate problem-solving processes, consequences of actions, and effectiveness of solutions
- Students will identify, research, and defend a point of view/positionExpression of the Four Freedoms: Inspiration and Art
Created by Sandra Cordes-Vaughan, The Sage School, Foxboro, Massachusetts
Grade Level: 7, 8, and above
Lesson Objectives
- Students will develop an appreciation of the trauma of the Depression through appeal to emotion.
- Students will continue to recognize the importance of primary source documents in the study of history.
- Students will apply their understanding of the era to its influence on an artist of the day and its timeliness and continuing influence on contemporary artists.
Cultural StudiesAn Introduction to Winston Churchill
Created by Bryan Blomenkamp, Marissa Jr/Sr High School and George Haldaman, Mascoutah High School
Lesson Objectives
- Students will understand the importance of Winston Churchill and his visit to Missouri.
- Students will learn and understand the importance of using primary sources.
Language Arts/Communication Arts
Winston Churchill: Political Philosophy Through Maxims Created by Carl Florczyk, Freeburg High School and Katie Florczyk, Breese Central Community High School
Lesson Objectives
- Students will understand the term maxim and understand its importance in persuasive writing and oration.
- Students will understand the importance of using primary sources.
- Students will understand the beliefs and ideals of Churchill and the impact that it had on his political decisions
- Students will then apply similar philosophical principles to current world events (i.e. - War in Iraq)
Expression of the Four Freedoms: Inspiration and Art
Created by Sandra Cordes-Vaughan, The Sage School, Foxboro, Massachusetts
Grade Level: 7, 8, and above
Lesson Objectives
- Students will develop an appreciation of the trauma of the Depression through appeal to emotion.
- Students will continue to recognize the importance of primary source documents in the study of history.
- Students will apply their understanding of the era to its influence on an artist of the day and its timeliness and continuing influence on contemporary artists.
Fine Art
Expression of the Four Freedoms: Inspiration and Art
Created by Sandra Cordes-Vaughan, The Sage School, Foxboro, Massachusetts
Grade Level: 7, 8, and above
Lesson Objectives
- Students will develop an appreciation of the trauma of the Depression through appeal to emotion.
- Students will continue to recognize the importance of primary source documents in the study of history.
- Students will apply their understanding of the era to its influence on an artist of the day and its timeliness and continuing influence on contemporary artists.