This lesson investigates the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Students will study why they were dropped, what happened and how it changed political relationships, helping to cause the Cold War.
This download includes a fully editable powerpoint with all activities, instructions, clip links and worksheets/information sheets you need.
It is differentiated where possible with scaffolding and challenge options and is fully planned with plenty of activities for your students to complete, including a starter, all clips and related tasks, information sheet with sources and activities, consolidation exam style ‘useful’ source question and two plenaries.
Activities are planned to encourage thinking and discussion.
We have a great value and growing Cold War bundle available, including lessons on the Cold War Conferences, Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, Berlin Wall and the fall of the Berlin Wall, here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-cold-war-12921730
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