Understanding US History and Policy

Tyler Rener introduces a US History unit on the policy of containment for high school sophomores. The unit includes four essential questions covering the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Students engage in activities like guided readings, photo analysis, and research projects. The final project involves creating a presentation with a partner. Resources and technology elements are provided to support learning.

What was the primary focus of the policy of containment?

• To establish new colonies

• To promote global trade

• To stop the spread of Communism

• To expand US territories

Which of the following was NOT an example of the policy of containment?

• Truman Doctrine

• Berlin Airlift

• Monroe Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

What was the purpose of the guided reading assessments?

• To test memorization

• To assess presentation skills

• To evaluate writing skills

• To guide through resources

How many essential questions were there in the unit?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• Five

What task were students required to do for Essential Question Two?

• Write an essay

• Create a timeline

• Conduct interviews

• Find and caption photos

Which war was the focus of Essential Question Three?

• Gulf War

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• World War I

What was the main controversy discussed in Essential Question Four?

• The Korean War armistice

• The start of the Vietnam War

• The end of World War II

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What was a key component of the final project?

• A field trip

• A Prezi or Glogster presentation

• A group debate

• A written report

What technology element was required in the final presentation?

• A social media campaign

• A podcast

• A blog post

• A YouTube video

What was the final project's theme?

• US technological advancements

• US cultural influence

• US policy of containment

• US economic growth