Thursday, March 20, 2014

Spring Break

Extra Credit for over Break looks like this:

Extra Credit Project:

* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the study of the Sixties Era in America. After researching, for 25 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 psychological principle.

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

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

1. Watch a movie or documentary about a Sixties Era topic (do not use a movie from the class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed.

3/13-19 Apollo Missions

Apollo 1
Investigation
Apollo 8

Apollo 11

Men who walked on the moon

Apollo Missions

Monday, March 10, 2014

3/10-11 Space Race Internet Activity

After moving to the library---click on the Space Race Internet Activity under the All Assignments Link.
Answer the questions using the websites listed above the questions--(let me know if any of the sites doesn't load properly). Assignments are due on Wednesday 3/12. Email me the assignment: charles_brent@salkeiz.k12.or.us
or bring a hard copy to class.

3/5-6 Intro to Space Race

Space Race Overview Questions --From Packet.
Lecture Notes

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

3/4 JFK Exam

Exam plus time to work on the Unit Essay--Due at the end of class.

Notebook Check

2/27-3/3 JFK Years/Review

JFK--Camelot/Celebrity

JFK Worksheets--In Class Only

JFK Assassination

JFK Essay ---

1. Write a summary of the Kennedy presidency Jan. 20, 1961-Nov. 22, 1963. In your opinion, was JFK a good president or a poor president?
Be sure to include the following in your essay:
a. What were rumors and scandals about JFK’s presidency?
b. What were the highlights of his presidency?
c. What things were criticized about the JFK presidency?
d. What were major historical events that happened during his presidency?