The Cold War: Creating Illustrated Timelines United States History: Ms. McKenna DUE DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008
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Introduction: History is often told as a sequence of events and timelines are useful tools for studying these events. An illustrated timeline combines the features of a timeline with pictures, graphics and a brief description to illustrate important events. You will create an illustrated timeline for events of the Cold War. This was the period of conflict and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from the mid-1940s until the early 1990s. Throughout the period, the rivalry between the two superpowers occurred in multiple areas, including: military alliances; (espionage) spying; sports; industries, technological developments (including the space race); nuclear arms race; and many wars.
Assignment: 1. Create a timeline on poster board of 10 historical events about the Cold War that will help deepen your understanding of the time period. A. Illustrate each event with pictures, graphs, and/or maps. B. Write a brief description (4-5 sentences) to explain the significance (importance) and development of each event on your timeline. C. Include a bibliography of the sources you used to create your timeline. D. You may work alone or in pairs. Groups of 3 or more are not allowed. 2. Present your timeline to the class. A. Presentations should be 5-7 minutes long and you should thoroughly explain the significance of events in your timeline.
Possible timeline themes are: “Changes in Society,” “Inventions and Technological Advancements,” “Science and the Space Race,” and “Weaponry.” You are not limited to these themes.
Other events you can include on your timeline are: the Korean War; the Berlin Airlift and Blockade; the HUAC; McCarthy Trials; the Space Race, Sputnik, U-2, NASA; the Creation of the Interstate Highway System, motels and malls; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall; the Bay of Pigs Invasion; and Perestroika and Glasnost.
Rubric: 5 pts- The timeline must have a specific title. 10 pts- The timeline must include 10 historical events, in chronological order, on a line. Each event must be clearly labeled with its correct date. 10 pts- Each event must have a colorful visual image (map, graph, picture, political cartoon referring to event, etc.). 20 pts- Each event must include a brief description (4-5 sentences) that summarizes the event AND explains its importance. 5 pts- Attach a bibliography of the sources you used to create your timeline. Bibliographies can be typed or handwritten. 10 pts- Present your timeline to the class in 5-7 minutes.
TOTAL: 60 Points
The Cold War: Sample United States History: Ms. McKenna
EXCELLENT VISUALS:
The picture is of President Truman (far left) with 2 of his advisors, 3 days after he delivered the Truman Doctrine. The second picture is the actual doctrine.
POOR DESCRIPTION: “This event is about the Truman Doctrine, when America helped other countries during the Cold War.”
EXCELLENT DESCRIPTION: In March 1947, President Truman established a policy that would guide America through the Cold War, called the Truman Doctrine. In the Truman Doctrine, the President stated that the United States must assist other countries who resist pressure to turn Communist. Congress approved $400 million in aid for Greece and Turkey to prevent the spread of communism there. The Truman Doctrine was important because it exemplified how the United States would no longer be isolated in world affairs and showed the world that Communism could be contained.
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Rubric: Cold War Illustrated Timeline |
Possible Score 5 pts 10 pts
10 pts 20 pts
5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 5 pts 70 Points |
Category
Poster has a specific title and overall appearance is pleasing and easy to read.
The timeline contains 10 historical events, in chronological order, on a line. Each event is labeled with its correct date.
Each event on the timeline has a colorful visual image. All graphics are relevant and effective.
Each event on the timeline includes a brief description of 4-5 sentences that accurately summarizes the event AND explains its importance to the Cold War era.
Bibliography of sources used is attached (it does not have to be typed).
Presentation of timeline is 5-7 minutes long. Student is prepared and serious.
Student was productive and used class and library time for research effectively.
Student was respectful during other students’ presentations.
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