Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Vietnam War

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

11

Overview

This is a video from Khan Academy that gives an overview of the Vietnam War. This video can be played to introduce the Vietnam War. The video is 17 minutes and 40 seconds in length.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 11 - United States History II

    SS10.US2.13

    Trace the course of the involvement of the United States in Vietnam from the 1950s to 1975, including the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the Tet Offensive, destabilization of Laos, secret bombings of Cambodia, and the fall of Saigon. [A.1.b., A.1.c., A.1.d., A.1.e., A.1.g., A.1.i., A.1.k.]

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.US2.13

    Vocabulary

    • destabilization
    • offensive
    • resolution

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Major events of the Vietnam Conflict after the United States became involved in the conflict, including the Battle Dien Bien Phu, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the Tet Offensive, the destabilization of Laos, secret bombings of Cambodia, and the fall of Saigon.
    • Location of major areas, events, and battles in the Vietnam Conflict.
    • Details of the creation of North and South Vietnam.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Locate specific points on a map and identify political, social, and geographic changes that occurred during or as a result of a historical event.
    • Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media.
    • Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information related to historical events.
    • Read and comprehend historical texts independently and proficiently on various topics related to historical events.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The Vietnam Conflict and the United State's role in the conflict had significant effects on the nation.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Other

    Resource Provider other

    Khan Academy
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    CUSTOM
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