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Which subject	History
What topic	Cuban missle crisis
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Cuban Missile Crisis

Topic

Cuban Missile Crisis

Objectives

Understand the key events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Analyze the decisions made by U.S. and Soviet leaders during the crisis.
Evaluate the implications of the crisis on U.S.-Cuba relations and the Cold War.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and presentation slides
Handouts with key facts about the Cuban Missile Crisis
Excerpts from primary source documents (letters, speeches)
Video clip summarizing the crisis (3-5 minutes)
Exit tickets for student reflections

Grade/Age Group

Middle School/High School (Grades 7-12)

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum standards for history by promoting critical thinking, analysis of historical events, and understanding of U.S. history.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Begin with a brief overview of the Cold War and its significance to set the context for the lesson. Introduce the Cuban Missile Crisis and its importance.
2	Video Overview	5 minutes	Show a 3-5 minute video that summarizes the Cuban Missile Crisis. Facilitate a quick discussion afterward.
3	Key Events Discussion	10 minutes	Divide students into small groups to discuss key events leading up to the crisis using handouts. Each group will summarize their event and share with the class.
4	Decision Analysis	5 minutes	Analyze decisions made by U.S. and Soviet leaders. Present excerpts from primary sources, and engage students in a dialogue about the motivations behind these decisions.
5	Implications Evaluation	5 minutes	As a class, evaluate the short-term and long-term implications of the Cuban Missile Crisis on U.S.-Cuba relations and the Cold War. Encourage students to share their thoughts.
6	Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket	5 minutes	Summarize the lesson's key points. Distribute exit tickets asking students to reflect on what they learned and one question they still have. Collect them as they leave.

Homework

Assign students to write a short essay (1-2 pages) reflecting on the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on international relations today. This will be turned in at the next class for individual feedback without presentations.