The Cold War Through Different Lenses: Social, Political, and Economic dynamics of the Cold War
Learning Goal: Students will be able to recognize social, political, and economic components of a specific event/conflict/theme of the Cold War.
Hook: What are the Social, Political, and Economic Aspects of Your Life?
Before we examine the social, political, and economic aspects of the Cold War, lets consider how these aspects look in your life. Does one play more of a role than the others? Why or why not?
Definitions
Before you can classify something, it is important to define the classifications. Below are the definitions of social, political, and economic aspects of the Cold War.
Society - a body of individuals living as members of a community; community. (Dictionary.com)
Political - use of intrigue or strategy in obtaining any position of power or control, as in business, university, etc. (Dictionary.com)
Economic - pertaining to the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities. (Dictionary.com)
Cold War Society, Politics, and Economics
As a large group, we will consider what we have learned from our own research and from the lessons I have done on Pop Culture. We will identify the components of the Cold War that fits into each of these categories.
Society
Politics
Economics
Pop Culture's Connections on Cold War Society, Politics, and Economics
Now, in small groups, I would like you to explore one of the three categories we have been talking about. You may use the websites below to find information connecting to your category. Please keep track of what you have learned on a piece of paper. Be prepared to share what you talked about with the class.