IB History - The Cultural Revolution

A PowerPoint presentation that is meant to last multiple lessons. It requires students to do an in-depth investigation into the Cultural Revolution and Mao’s use of youth and the Red Guards to maintain his power. The lesson includes a cartoon analysis exercise to practice Paper 1 skills, independent reading with a debrief via a class discussion and a graphic organizer. All resources are either listed or linked. The lesson concludes with a discussion of the effects of the Cultural Revolution on China.