Cold War Collapse Slides
A sleek, high-contrast slide deck for AP World History focusing on the end of the Cold War. Includes a quote analysis warm-up, embedded YouTube video placeholder, debate instructions for three distinct teams, and a closing reflection.
Debate Intelligence Brief Handout
A detailed student briefing sheet for the Cold War collapse debate. It provides structured historical evidence for three different perspectives (Reagan, Gorbachev, and Structural Economics) and includes designated planning space for students to develop their arguments.
Collapse Debate Rubric
A formal grading rubric for the Cold War debate, assessing students on evidence, argumentation, rebuttal quality, and presentation skills. It is designed for high-level AP World History standards.
Teacher Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide providing pacing instructions, pedagogical tips for the debate, and a quick-reference evidence cheat sheet based on the Crash Course video and AP World History standards.