{"id":3021,"date":"2014-04-30T12:26:13","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T09:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/?p=3021"},"modified":"2014-04-15T12:27:13","modified_gmt":"2014-04-15T09:27:13","slug":"the-cuban-missile-crisis-soviet-roleplay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/key-stage\/igcse-gcse-history\/the-cuban-missile-crisis-soviet-roleplay\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cuban Missile Crisis Soviet Roleplay"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cuban Missile Crisis Roleplay Unit<\/a><\/h2>\n

One of the most dramatic moments of the 20th Century and a particularly exciting topic to teach and to study! This unit is based around extended roleplay activities firstly from the Soviet, then from the American, perspectives. Students gain a thorough understanding not just of the events but also about the role of particular individuals and develop an appreciation of how close the world came to nuclear holocaust in 1962 – and who (if anybody) deserves credit for their handling of this terrifying crisis.<\/h3>\n

Soviet Roleplay<\/strong>
\nStudents Worksheet<\/a> | Roleplay Cards<\/a>
\nThis two-part Soviet roleplay involves thinking through the arguments for and against placing missiles in Cuba from the Soviet perspective in a general sense based on essential historical context. Then, each member of the class takes on the role of a named Soviet advisor with a clear agenda. After they have formed their proposal, the teacher takes on the role of Khrushchev to talk through the arguments. The final outcome is a detailed set of notes outlining the position of various Politburo members which will be invaluable for the essay writing \/ sourcework analysis examination.<\/p>\n

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The Cuban Missile Crisis Roleplay Unit One of the most dramatic moments of the 20th Century and a particularly exciting topic to teach and to study! This unit is based around extended roleplay activities firstly from the Soviet, then from the American, perspectives. Students gain a thorough understanding not just of the events but also… <\/p>\n

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