This all inclusive lesson plan intends to give students a feel for the tension of the 1950s in America during the Cold War. It will cover both domestic issues and foreign policy relating to Brinkmanship, Mutually Assured Destruction, & Massive Retaliation. Additionally, this lesson asks students to reflect on humanity and how a situation like a potential nuclear attack effects the personalities of people. It ends with a fun twist: showing an episode of the Twilight Zone! This lesson includes: --A complete lesson plan with links, background information, full details on how to set up your classroom for room simulation --A group decision making assignment to support the content (**NEW**) --A full PowerPoint with teacher notes, anecdotes, video links, and questions to pose to students --A graphic organizer worksheet that can be used with the PowerPoint, or as a student activity --4 different ways to access the Twilight Zone Video (Updated 2019, including Netflix and CBS subscription links) --Public Domain mp3 of an Air Raid Siren If you like the product, please give me a good rating and follow me!