Contributor’s Name: Sarah Halstead
The Ethical Dilemma Cycle of Study examines the the dilemmas ordinary people and leaders experienced during the Civil War, the Gilded Age, Industrial Revolution, the World Wars and the Great Depression. The big work is a deep dive into the Cold War and its impact on modern America. In there independent research on the Cold War, students study many different aspects of cultural trends, politics, ego, innovation, government systems, propaganda and more. There’s a lot of choice built into their project to accommodate different styles, strengths and interests.
Theme:
Geared Towards seventh,eighth
Curriculum: Curriculum – English,Curriculum – Social Studies,Curriculum – Group Initiatives
Tags: Middle School,Social Studies
Kick off: The Atomic Cafe
Seminar Title: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver or The Pledge of Allegiance
Group Initiative: The Great Communicator
Project: The Cold War Independent Research Project
Discussion Topics: More responsibility; Nationalism; Critical Thinking; Propaganda
Outside Opportunity: Cold War Oral History Interviews
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Middle School,Social Studies