Wider Depth Study - Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945–1972
Wider Depth Study - Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945–1972
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on all of the historical knowledge that pupils have built across key stages 1 to 4 up to this point. It makes particular use of any units in which pupils constructed or deconstructed historical narratives. This unit prepares pupils for any further study of the modern international order or current affairs.
Prior knowledge requirements
- A thorough grounding in substantive concepts commonly found across key stages 1, 2 and 3. For example, 'communism', 'ideology, 'international relations', 'conflict' and 'tension'.'.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on all of the historical knowledge that pupils have built across key stages 1 to 4 up to this point. It makes particular use of any units in which pupils constructed or deconstructed historical narratives. This unit prepares pupils for any further study of the modern international order or current affairs.
Prior knowledge requirements
- A thorough grounding in substantive concepts commonly found across key stages 1, 2 and 3. For example, 'communism', 'ideology, 'international relations', 'conflict' and 'tension'.'.
Wider Depth Study - Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945–1972
In this unit pupils undergo a wider depth study which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today: the Cold War. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the international relations in this Cold War period.
30 lessons in unit
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