Wars and Conflicts and their Implications

Curriculum details

Strand

Law and Order in the Society (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Wars and Conflicts and their Implications (3.2)

Content standard

3.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the major world wars in history and their impact, particularly on the African Continent 3.3.2.LO.1 Analyse historical records Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Learners: to describe the causes, stages and impact of major world wars on the African continent

Indicator

3.3.2.LI.2 - Evaluate the origins and nature of the Cold War and assess its impact on the world today

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 7 (Week 7 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 92

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative learning:
- In pairs, learners explain the term "Cold War"
- In a snowball activity, learners discuss the causes of the Cold War
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Project-based learning:
- Learners do oral or written presentations that describe the main stages of the Cold War
- Learners research and present on how the Cold War's legacies continue to shape contemporary issues like nuclear proliferation, cyberwarfare, and proxy conflicts
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Historical map of the world
- Videos/documentaries on the causes of WWI and WWII
- A chronological timeline on major events that took place before and during WWI and WWII
- Audio devices
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- Stationery
- Internet access
- Laptop/computer
- Projector and screen
Assessment (3.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.