Cold War L19 - Gorbachev's New Thinking

This lesson contains:
A starter which gives the background of the Chernobyl disaster to lead onto this lesson about change in policy.
A task to note down information from the slides about the problems facing the USSR in the 1980s including social issues, lack of freedom, living standards and economic problems.
An introduction into Gorbachev and his new thinking ideas. Students use the information provided to complete the info on glasnost and perestroika.
An overview of the summits with Reagan and the INF Treaty. Students complete a table to store the info all together.
An introduction into the impact on relations from Gorbachev's actions, including his impact with the people of the USSR and with the U.S. Students complete the worksheet.
A plenary quiz at the end to consolidate their knowledge.
 
Attachments:
1 x Powerpoint Presentation
2 x Publisher Files