Korean and Vietnam Wars

Today we had a big discussion about how the Vietnam War differed to other wars in regards to weapons, jungle warfare and conscription. As a class we listened to the song "I was only 19" and discussed what soldiers would have endured during the War, as well as post traumatic stress afterwards.

In the afternoon students were then given time to explore websites and images relating to the Vietnam War and the Korean War. They came up with lots of interesting facts, as well as, comparisons and similaries between the two wars. It's been great to hear their interesting questions, and what they want to find out about next.

Students then went into their groups and added to their Think, Puzzle, Explore sheets.

Tomorrow we are going to watch a couple of videos on the Korean and Vietnam War, complete a comprehension activity as a class and do a 'Give one, Get one' activity with our Think, Puzzle, Explore sheets. Below are the videos we are going to watch if anyone would like to watch them again at home.

*DON'T FORGET - next Tuesday we will be having a history quiz on all the wars we have been exploring. The quiz will only relate to the comprehension sheets students should have stuck in their Inquiry books on WWI/ANZAC Day, WWII (newspaper report), The Great Depression (Australia initiatives) and; The Vietnam and Korean Wars. Students have been encouraged to read through their sheets Thursday night for homework and over the weekend if they get time. Students will need to know dates and facts about each of the wars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X7nbwFxGRU - Korean War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoXySB-WlZE - Vietnam War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB0vFbOTjMM - Vietnam War

*Some students were also interested in the Cold War. This will not be on the quiz but if you wish to watch the quick summary on it here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVqziNV7dGY