Daniel Halewski

Here is a fun activity to either introduce the escalating threat of nuclear war, or review some of the important points while letting kids take some ownership of the content. Students break into groups and decide what actions they would take if they were the leaders during the cold war. Each decision affects how close their group is to starting a nuclear war. It's a great way to get kids engaged and encourage friendly competition. My students loved it! The 3rd to last slide is an exit ticket on