A lot happened to European economics, policy, and social systems after WWII. This 24 page social studies packet provides images, reading passages, comprehension questions, and critical thinking questions regarding all things Europe from...

President Ronald Reagan's "Tear Down This Wall" speech, delivered on June 12, 1987 before the Berlin Wall, provides class members with an opportunity to examine three key aspects of informational text: author bias, the use of facts and...

With a combination of images, maps, and valuable information, this presentation is a strong resource for a history class that is coming out of a WWII unit and into a Cold War unit. Some points are outlined for students, while others are...

Students enter the classroom and observe a wall that is set up with desks, bookshelves, or anything else available. to create a barrier that they cannot cross during the class. The class then is divided into East and West Berlin with the...

Twelfth graders observe a multimedia presentation on the fall of the Berlin Wall and interviews with German citizens. They write autibiographies in German in lieu of a final exam.

Ninth graders examine the reasons for the fall of communism in the Soviet Union and the rise of communism in China. They listen to a lecture and complete slot notes, listen to and read the lyrics to the song "We Didn't Start the Fire"...

Ninth graders investigate the symbols and historical figures of the five main religions of the world. They participate in a class discussion, listen to a lecture and take notes, and write five Haikus, one about each major religion of...

A series of maps depicts pre-WWI to post-WWII Europe for your geographers. They use reference materials to help them correctly fill in the countries and the borders as they changed through time. A great resource for a history lesson, or...

In this Angela Merkel worksheet, students read about the life of the Chancellor, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

In this Christiane Amanpour worksheet, learners read about the life of the news reporter, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

An extensive site that chronicles the history of the Berlin Wall and its impact on Germany and the world. Includes many photos, essays, maps, a timeline, and much more.

An extensive site that chronicles the history of the Berlin Wall and its impact on Germany and the world. Includes many photos, essays, maps, a timeline, and much more.

An extensive site that chronicles the history of the Berlin Wall and its impact on Germany and the world. Includes many photos, essays, maps, a timeline, and much more.

Offers color photographs and images of the division between West and East Germany. Most images are of the Berlin Wall and military installations affecting social conditions.

Offers color photographs and images of the division between West and East Germany. Most images are of the Berlin Wall and military installations affecting social conditions.

Contains interesting facts and key dates of the major Cold War events from 1968 - 1991.

Offers color photographs and images of the division between West and East Germany. Most images are of the Berlin Wall and military installations affecting social conditions.