Fall of the Berlin Wall Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will explore why and how the Berlin Wall was built in 1961, what daily life looked like on each side of the divided city, and the sequence of political events that led to its unexpected collapse on 9 November 1989. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain how the withdrawal of Soviet support, mass public protest across East Germany, and a single political miscommunication combined to bring down the Wall and set Germany on the path to reunification in 1990. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following webpage:
Option 2: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet below and use the internet to complete the tables.
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Extension activities
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