The Nixon Library site is easy to navigate and has some fun and useful resources for teachers. On the homepage, there's a link to "Nixon in China," which allows you to listen to some of the White House tapes: Nixon discussing his rationale for visiting China, the importance of reopening communication, and the arrival of the pandas (aww!). If you select "For Teachers" from the menu on the homepage, then choose "Lesson Plans," you'll find a link to a project on Nixon's visit to China. The whole project is laid out for you: goals, tasks, a wide selection of primary documents, even an evaluation rubric. The idea is for students to create an exhibit, presentation, or video demonstrating why Nixon went to China, what happened there, and the results of his trip. While the prompts could use some tweaking, the resources are excellent and very easy to access.
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