Materials

• Political outline maps of the world, two per student
• A list of the current members of NATO and a list of current members of the United Nations
• Cold War notes to be discussed (Attachment A)
• Class textbook
• Timelines

Instructional Activities

1. Review content from the previous session.
   
   
2. Continue discussion of Cold War notes, through #9.
   
   
3. Distribute two outline world maps to each student, and instruct students to shade or color the current members of NATO on one map. On the other map, instruct them to shade or color as many members of the United Nations as possible. (It may be more efficient to have them shade or color countries that are not members of the UN). Ask students to list the countries that are members of both NATO and the UN Also, ask them if they can identify any UN-member countries with which the United States is currently involved in conflicts. Allow time for discussion.
   
   
4. Instruct students to locate newspaper or magazine articles on world events related to North and/or South Korea. A brief report from a current news program is also acceptable. Direct students to write a brief review of the article. A teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available resources may be assigned in lieu of this assignment.