Lesson Plan: The Kitchen Debate between Nixon and Khrushchev

Lesson Details

Subject: History

Grade Level: High School

Duration: 1 hour

Learning Outcomes

• Know the historical context of the Kitchen Debate
• Understand the arguments made by Nixon and Khrushchev
• Can analyze the significance of the Kitchen Debate in the Cold War

Methodology

The lesson will begin with a brief lecture on the historical context of the Kitchen Debate. Students will then watch a video of the debate and take notes on the arguments made by Nixon and Khrushchev. After the video, students will work in small groups to analyze the significance of the Kitchen Debate in the Cold War. Finally, the class will come together for a discussion on their findings.

Resources/Materials

• Video of the Kitchen Debate
• Note-taking materials
• Whiteboard and markers

Activities

1. Lecture on the historical context of the Kitchen Debate (10 minutes)
2. Watch video of the Kitchen Debate and take notes on the arguments made by Nixon and Khrushchev (20 minutes)
3. Work in small groups to analyze the significance of the Kitchen Debate in the Cold War (20 minutes)
4. Class discussion on findings (10 minutes)

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their note-taking during the video, their participation in the small group activity, and their contributions to the class discussion.