Introduction to the Cold War - 20 minute interview lesson

A 20 minute lesson designed for dazzling an interview class. Would work with high ability year 9, or high to mixed ability year 10 class, on the topic of "An introduction to the Cold War". Starter is layers of inference around Bruce Russell’s 1945 cartoon, “Time to bridge the Gulch”. Main task is a 'Find someone who...' activity, which promotes literacy, individual and group work, and ensures that all students take responsibility for their learning and the learning of others. Extension task is included on the worksheet and in the lesson plan, and plenary task rounds back to the starter cartoon and any new comments or questions students may have.