Curated OER
The Cold War (1945-1991): An Ideological Struggle
Covering the main topics of the Cold War, including some excellent discussion points on the methodologies of the Soviet and Eastern Bloc nations versus the US and Western Democracies, this presentation is a good way to introduce the...
Curated OER
Secret Services
Students examine news about an espionage case. They work in small groups to research espionage and spy trials of the Cold War era. Students create oral presentations detailing presentations in specific cases.
Curated OER
Poisoned Chalice
Students explore espionage. For this current events lesson, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets.
Curated OER
Dangerous Straits
Students view a film and read articles that explore controversial Chinese and American relations. They conduct interviews, participate in class role-plays and develop policy recommendations for government agencies.
Curated OER
Russian Poisoning
Students read a newspaper article about Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian KGB officer who was mysteriously poisoned in 2006. They discuss and define vocabulary words, complete comprehension worksheets and analyze the grammar and...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Famous Trials: Trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
Everything you need to know about the tTrial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. Included is a chronology of the events leading up to the trial, biographies for all of the trial participants, a complete transcript of the trial, plus much more.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: Rosenberg Case
Primary source documents related to the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were charged with conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union, by passing on the secret of how to construct the atomic bomb. They were convicted and...
Other
Military.com: Francis Gary Powers: One Man, Two Countries
This profile of the American pilot Francis Gary Powers discusses the mission of the U-2 reconnaissance flights during the Cold War as well as the international incident surrounding the shooting down of his U-2 over the Soviet Union.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Hiss and Chambers: Strange Story of Two Men
This site provides a New York Times article published in 1948, offering an investigation of the Chambers-Hiss accusation. Includes the following sections: the prologue, the accusation, the denial, the Chambers rebuttal, the Hiss...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Phreak Out!
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to modern applications of mathematics, namely espionage. Through this lesson, students will learn of Van Eck Phreaking, in which electromagnetic radiation...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Secret Victories of the Kgb
Explore the role of espionage in wartime and investigate Soviet spy activities during the Cold War. Trace the history of the atomic bomb and explore Soviet activities in stealing nuclear secrets during the Manhattan Project.
Duke University
Special Collections Library: Rose O;neal Greenhow Papers
A fascinating look at the documents concerning Rose O'Neal Greenhow. Included are letters she wrote from prison.
Duke University
Duke University: Special Collections Library: Rose O'neal Greenhow
This article is about Rose Greenhow, her life, and the important roles women played in the war.
Other
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: France and Germany Want No Spying Pact
Ater reports on how many European countries are responding after claims surfaced that the U.S. may have spied on at least 35 world leaders.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The American Spy in Me
This is a fun and innovative lesson that will allow students to travel through history in a most unique fashion. Through Internet research and video conferencing students will get a real blast from the past. Students will hold on to...
George Mason University
George Mason University: The Espionage Act of May 16, 1918
The original text of Section 3 of the Espionage Act of May 16, 1918 is provided at this site.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: Mc Carthyism: Was the Threat Real?
A brief description of the hunt for spies within the United States prior to McCarthyism.