A picture can speak 1000 words. Scholars research the Vietnam War through the lens of a camera. Examining photos from the collection of Christopher D. Ammons allows open interpretation of life during one of America's darkest conflicts. They create a new letter home from the vantage point of an American soldier in Vietnam. 

Concepts

the vietnam war, vietnam, the cold war

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a local historian or Vietnam veteran as a guest speaker 
• Place additional Vietnam photos around the room as a reference

Classroom Considerations

• Monitor students writing and reflecting on the assessment letters to prevent inappropriate responses 

Pros

• Resource provides extension materials through PBS web site on Vietnam
• Lesson includes printable worksheets and photographs for classroom use and distribution

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3