Thursday, December 17, 2009

12/17 Vietnam War Conclusion

1. Vietnam Map and Wkst.
2. Vietnam EXAM

Extra Credit over Break:

* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the 1960s.
After researching, for 30 pts., you may do one of the following:
A. Write a two-three page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to understanding the sixties.

B. Do a 15 slide PPT.
C. Make a poster or diorama of the topic.
A bibliography is necessary to validate your research. (2 Sources Minimum)
An informal presentation to the class on the date which we return (Mar. 30/31 2009).

For 15 pts. you may do one of the following:

1. Watch a historical movie or documentary from or about the 60s(not shown in class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is historically significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed.



12/15 Vietnam's Two Distinct Policies

1. Venn Diagram of the Vietnam War concerning the policy of Americanization vs. Vietnamization.

12/9 & 11 Vietnam War Project

Library to work on project

12/7 Overview of Vietnam

1. Overview of Vietnam Video with Cornell Notes
2. Soldiers in Vietnam

12/3 Historical Background of Vietnam

1. Historical Background of Vietnam
2. Cornell Notes on Overview Video

12/1 Civil Rights Exam

1. Civil Rights Exam
2. Intro to Vietnam