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1 Lessons of Vietnam/Recent Pacing Guide Course Description: Topics of study include the geography, history, and culture of Vietnam; the ethical questions that arose during the conflict; events of the social protest movement; problems for U.S. veterans, and Vietnam today. Recent topics include a study of the major trends and issues in the post World War II era with insight on the decision making process of the United States in foreign affairs. Chapter references are from Jerold M. Starr s The Lessons of the Vietnam War 4 th Edition Day Date 1 2 Lessons of Vietnam Units Introduction, overview, class expectations X Teacher-made final exam Essential Questions Content Tasks/Strategies What do students want to know about Vietnam? Student background Syllabus; Survey Questions Student readings of VVMF essays (Voices from The Wall) Geography, History, Culture of Vietnam Note: Teachers should consult the WCPSS Lessons of Vietnam Curriculum Guide Note: The PBS video series are available at all WCPSS high schools. U.S. Foreign Policy: Containment Note: The use of any outside films, videos and video clips require adminis approval. Check with your media specialist to obtain the right approval form to complete. American Involvement: America Takes Charge What are the physical features of Vietnam? What are the Cultures of Vietnam? What did France consider its mission in Indochina? Why did the U.S. become involved in Vietnam? How did U.S. Foreign Policy lead to increased involvement in S.E. Asia? How was Vietnam War an extension of the Cold War? What is the Domino Theory? What was the role of U.S. Advisors in Vietnam? How did the role of the U.S. in Vietnam change? How did LBJ escalate U.S. troop involvement? Battle at Ia Drang Valley, LZ - X Ray, LZ - Albany What was the role of Air Power in Vietnam? Chapter 1 History and Culture The Rise of Nationalism/ Ho Chi Minh The First Indochina War ( ) The Regime of Ngo Dinh Diem Chapter 2 Early American Involvement Geneva Accords / Backing of Diem JFK: Flexible Response Chapter 2 LBJ / Gulf of Tonkin Resolution p U.S. Enters Into Combat: Air War , p. 130 Political and Physical Maps; Compare U.S. and Vietnamese Cultures ; Views of Life activity; Map Quiz Video: PBS TV History of Vietnam, Parts 1 and 2 for Chapter 1 Review History Project in_the_classroom Video: PBS TV History of Vietnam, Part 3 Documents in American History: Gulf of Tonkin Video: PBS TV History, Part 4: LBJ Goes To War Video: PBS TV History, Part 5: America Takes Charge, Who Fought for the U.S.? How was the U.S. soldier a cross-section of American society? Teachers should check the following links: in_the_classroom/ Chapter 4 See Chart on page 97 Veteran s--see Echoes from the Wall, p.82

2 Day Date Lessons..Themes Essential Questions Content Tasks/Strategies 21 How the War was Fought The War at Home How The War was Reported Vietnamization of the War The Wounds of War and the Process of Healing The Legacy of the Vietnam War Normalization of U.S. / Vietnam Relations What strategies were implemented? strategies of the U.S. and ARVN? strategies of the NVA / VC? How did the Vietnam War divide America? strengths and weaknesses of the protest movement? How would you define patriotism? How did the media bring the Vietnam War into our homes on a daily basis? What impact if any did the media have on the outcome of the war? How did the U.S. turn the fighting back to South Vietnam? What was Nixon s plan for Peace with Honor? How did the Vietnam War leave unanswered questions for generations to come? Why does America struggle with the meaning and significance of the Vietnam experience? Why is the POW/MIA issue so controversial? Why and how did America and Vietnam normalize relations? Chapter 5 Search and Destroy, Pacification Guerilla tactics, tunnels, punji traps, etc. Draft classifications-- p. 93 Chapter 7 Echoes from the Wall, Module 2: Conflict on the Home Front Chapter 8 Controversy over press coverage, p. 205 Chapter 5: U.S. Disengagement , page 141 Chapter 10 Echoes From The Wall, Module 5, p.49 VFW Vietnam War Combat Chronology Statistical Profile Echoes from the Wall, Module 3 PBS TV History, Vol. 3, Part 2: Americas Enemy ARVN (South Vietnamese Army) Vietnam Veteran s Echoes from the Wall, Module 3, p.33 PBS: TV History, Vol. 6, Part 1: Home front USA Guest - Peace Activist Student Projects in_the_classroom Student Reflective Essay Guest : local journalist Students working with primary source media documents Students interview parents, journalists, and others PBS: TV History, Vol. 5, Part 2: Peace is at Hand Working with primary source documents Chapter 5 Study Guide Video: To Heal a Nation Video: Maya Lin- A Strong Clear Vision Veteran Guest Students interview living history. POW activity, p. 42 Student presentations

3 Day Date RIR Themes Essential Questions Content Tasks/Strategies 45 MID-TERM ASSESSMENT Review the Behavior Of Nations How is Foreign Policy Made? The Origins of the The Turns Hot The Korean War Eisenhower and the Note: Teachers should consult : An Illustrated History (CNN) JFK and the U.S. and Latin America Relations-- Guatemala, Cuba, Dominican Republic etc. Chapter References from (IR)- Close Up Foundation (2001), - Close Up Foundation (2003), - McDougal Littell How do nations define national interest? How do they develop foreign policy? How is the relationship between the President and Congress an Invitation to struggle? How was the world divided at the end of WWII? How did Truman shape early policy? Define: Containment Policy How did the U.S. and the UN react to the invasion of South Korea? How did politics shape the limits placed on the military? What is Massive Retaliation? How did Ike envision the size and role of the U.S. military? What are U.S. / European relations today? How did JFK envision the size and role of the U.S. military? What was Flexible Response? What has been the relationship between Latin America and the U.S. from 1945 to today? Chapter 1- International Relations (Close Up Foundation) Chapter 2 (IR) Chapter 3 (IR) Chapter 26, Sec 1, Chapter 3 (IR) Chapter 26, Sec 2, Chapter 27, Sec 1, Europe & Russia Chapter 28, Sec 1, The Choices Program: The Cuban Missile Crisis: Considering Its Place In History. Latin America Activities, Chapter 1 Activities, Chapter 2 research: in_the_classroom/vietnam/ Korean War Veteran Activities, Unit 3 pp , : An Illustrated History Student projects: in_the_classroom/vietnam/ discussion Student Debates on U.S. options re: Cuba: October 1962 (Choices Program) Activities: Latin America, p.61 Guest from Latin America: (Consult ESL Teacher) The Middle East, the U.S., and the World What are the causes of the conflict in the Middle East? What role should the US play in solving the conflict? The Middle East; The Choices Program: Shifting Sands: Balancing U.S. interests in the Middle East. Activities, p.63. Guest s Student Debates

4 Day Date RIR Themes Essential Questions Content Tasks/Strategies Carter and the Camp David Accords How did Carter help Egypt and Israel end years of war? Chapter 32, Sec 3, Camp David website: Usinfo.state.gov/regional/ Nea/summit/cdavid.htm Carter and the Iranian Hostage Crisis U.S. / Iranian Relations Today Reagan and the Reagan and Third World George H.W. Bush and the Operation Desert Storm (1 st Gulf War) Bush and the Third World The U.S. and Asia War Terrorism On Human Rights Immigration, Foreign Aid, Global Environment International Trade Review for Final Exam Who was the Shah of Iran? Who was the Ayatollah Khomeini? Why was Carter unable to resolve the Hostage Crisis? What are U.S. / Iranian relations today? How did Reagan envision the size and role of the US military? What was Star Wars? What was the Iran- Contra Affair? How did Bush continue Reagan s foreign policy? What caused the USSR to collapse? How did the U.S. and the UN react to the invasion of Kuwait in 1990? Why did we send troops into Panama & Somalia? Should the US continue to support the One China Policy? Should the U.S. mediate peace between India and Pakistan? What is the status of Afghanistan? Why did the U.S. and Collation forces invade Iraq? How is the War on Terror shaping American foreign policy today? What challenges do these issues present to the U.S. in the 21 st Century? Chapter 32, Sec 3, The Middle East: Iran Chapter 33, Sec 4, Defense, Latin America, Europe and Russia Chapter 33, Sec 4, Defense, Europe, and Russia p. 1009, The Americans Asia The Choices Program: China The Choices Program: Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy (Nextext-McDougal Littell) Human Rights, Foreign Aid; Global Environment International Trade Choices Units Video: The Century, Vol. 6: The Evolution of Revolution, Part 1. Current issues discussion Activities p.45, p Time Goes To War (Time Magazine) - Activities, pp.45, 59 Activities, p.57. Student Debates: China on the World Stage (Choices Program) Student Debates: Responding to Terrorism: Challenges for Democracy (Choices Program). discussions Student projects and final presentations Final Exam Review End Of Term Exam This pacing was written by Lindy Poling of Millbrook HS and Jon Lederer of Wakefield HS. They may be reached at lpoling@wcpss.net and jlederer@wcpss.net.

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