Events during the Cold War affected the world politically, socially, and economically. To understand the significance of the Cold War, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators:

Grade(s): 7

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

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International Crisis Hyperdoc

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International Crisis Hyperdoc
Students will use this self-paced hyperdoc to understand how international conflict created tensions between the US and the Soviet Union.
The Space Race Photo Gallery The Space Race, Part 2 2

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The Space Race, Part 2
Episode 2
Gemini is the not widely known bridge between Mercury, and the Apollo Program. Gemini would serve as the test-bed for Apollo; to prepare NASA for trips to the moon. After the successes with the Gemini...
The Space Race Photo Gallery The Space Race, Part 1 1

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The Space Race, Part 1
Episode 1
Part 1 briefly outlines the Cold War, and how the "Space Race" got started, with the Soviets' launching of Sputnik, in October, 1957. Next came the U.S. competing with the Soviets to launch a man into...
To the Moon and Back - Charles Duke

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To the Moon and Back - Charles Duke

In this activity students will learn about the moon and the Apollo 16 mission by playing a game that helps Charles Duke in his flight to the moon. The activity uses information from the Hall of Fame...

New Technologies during WWII Tony McLean  | Generations of Heroes

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Tony McLean | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War Meet Tony McLean. He served in Vietnam. Interview by Shani Alston from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...
New Technologies during WWII Tom Duncan | Generations of Heroes

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Tom Duncan | Generations of Heroes
Korean War Meet Tom Duncan. He served in the Korean War. Interview by Edens Littlejohn from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
New Technologies during WWII Richard Gimmi | Generations of Heroes

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Richard Gimmi | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War Meet Richard Gimmi. He served in the Vietnam War. Interview by Travis Styron from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. ​Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
New Technologies during WWII Danny Brazzel | Generations of Heroes

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Danny Brazzel | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War Meet Danny Brazzel. He served in the Vietnam War. Interview by London Knight from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
New Technologies during WWII David Hill  | Generations of Heroes

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David Hill | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War David Hill was a Vietnam Medic. Hill describes his training and the conditions in Vietnam. Interview by Ryan Riordan. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...
New Technologies during WWII Buddy Sturgis

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Buddy Sturgis
Vietnam War Ewell Gilbert "Buddy" Sturgis Jr. — During the Vietnam War, Buddy Sturgis volunteered and served with the Navy's elite River Patrol Force special warfare group, where he earned his "Black...
New Technologies during WWII Buddy Sturgis

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Buddy Sturgis
Vietnam War Ewell Gilbert "Buddy" Sturgis Jr. — During the Vietnam War, Buddy Sturgis volunteered and served with the Navy's elite River Patrol Force special warfare group, where he earned his "Black...
Mary McLeod Bethune | S.C. Hall of Fame Bernard Baruch | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Bernard Baruch | S.C. Hall of Fame
Bernard Mannes Baruch was by all accounts one of the most famous and influential Americans of his era -- and certainly one of the wealthiest. Born in South Carolina in 1870, Baruch was a governor of...