Download Yr.9 History Home learning Project The Cold War (Week 1)

Yr.9 History Home learning Project
The Cold War (Week 1)
Night
1
Tasks - History
KQ: How was Berlin was divided up after WWII?
Core Task
Research and explaining how Berlin was divided after WWII. Draw a map showing the different zones of
occupation within Berlin, explain why Berlin was divided into four zones. Support this research, with selected
images of post-war Berlin. (30mins)
Extension Task
Research and write a paragraph about the “Warsaw Pact” .
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KQ: What happened during the Berlin Airlift?
Core Task:
Research and explain the following:
What caused the Berlin Airlift, what happened during the airlift (you can support this images of planes
landing and figures showing how many planes were involved), how long it lasted and what was the outcome.
(30 mins)
Extension Task
Design a propaganda poster, supporting the Berlin Airlift .
3
KQ: What happened in Hungry in 1956?
Core Task:
Research and explain what caused the Hungarian Uprising and how the Soviet Union dealt with the issue.
(30 mins)
Extension Task:
Create a 10 point fact file on Nikita Kruschev.
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KQ: Why was there a crisis over Cuba in 1962?
Core Task:
Research and explain the key points of the causes of the Cuban Missile Crisis (why were missiles on Cuba a
threat to the USA, what actions were taken to stop them, how was the crisis resolved). Support this research
with images. (30mins)
Extension Task:
Create a 10 point fact file on Cuban President Fidel Castro.
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KQ:? Why was there a crisis over Cuba in 1962?
Core task:
(30 mins)
Research and explain the key points of how Cuban Missile Crisis was resolved (The naval blockade, what
actions were taken to stop the Soviet Union placing missiles on Cuba, how was the crisis eventually resolved).
Support this research with images
Extension Task :
Create a 10 point fact file on US President JFK.
Assessment Criteria:
Criteria
How well I think I have
met the criteria
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How was Berlin divided after WWII?
What happened during the Berlin Airlift?
What happened in Hungary in 1956?
Why was there a crisis over Cuba in 1962?
Why was there a crisis over Cuba in 1962?
What is a superhero?
What is a miracle?
Were the miracles of Jesus real or illusion?
Is God male or female?
Can I construct an exam style essay?
Why are sea levels rising?
What impact do rising sea levels have?
What impact are rising sea levels having on the Maldives?
What are the SEE (Social, Economic and Environmental)
impacts of rising sea levels on the Maldives?
How is the Maldives trying to tackle climate change?
Number of extension tasks addressed out of 15.
WWW
EBI
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How well my teacher
thinks I have met the
criteria
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