Wars and Conflicts and… · SHS3 Social Studies

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

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

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the Cold War and distinguish it from “hot” wars such as the First and Second World Wars studied in Week 6
Explain at least three causes of the Cold War, including ideological differences, nuclear rivalry, and the division of Europe after 1945
Describe the main stages of the Cold War, from its origins after 1945 to its end in 1991, citing key events such as the Berlin Blockade, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the fall of the Berlin Wall
Assess at least three ways the Cold War continues to shape the world today, including nuclear proliferation, proxy conflicts, and cyberwarfare
Evaluate the impact of the Cold War on Africa, using specific examples such as the Non-Aligned Movement and Cold War-era conflicts on the continent

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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.