12/17 Vietnam War History

Vietnam War Timeline

Vietnam War Lecture and Overview Video

Vietnam War Wkst.---Due on 1/4


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.

12/7-15 Vietnam Who's Who Presentations

Who’s Who Presentation: Vietnam War

General Westmoreland                  

Lt. Col. Hal Moore and the Ia Drang Valley Battle                

Robert McNamara

Vietcong                                            

Ho Chi Minh                                                                                  

Dean Rusk

Robert Kennedy                

Richard Nixon                                                                               

Tet Offensive

Operation Rolling Thunder            

Hanoi Hilton                                                                   

Lt. William Calley and My Lai

Ho Chi Minh Trail                             

Tonkin Gulf Incident and Resolution                                        

Tom Hayden and SDS

Walter Cronkite                              

Maya Lin and Vietnam War Memorial                                     

Khe Sanh

Henry Kissinger                               

Kent State                                                                                     

Dien Bien Phu

Geneva Accords of 1954 Domino Theory                                                                             

Silent Majority                             

Step 1: Choose 1 from the list above that interests you the most (Lottery Style—1^st in Draft, 1^st in Delivery).

Step 2: Divide up the research with your partner.  One partner MUST CREATE A POSTER about the topic.  This poster must be on some type of poster board that will be on display in the classroom.   The other partner will create a slide presentation (Google Presentations/Powerpoint/Prezi and 8 slide minimum). 

Step 3: Research your topic.  Use texts/periodicals/Internet to gather your research.  Please include a Works Cited Slide for your slide show and include your Works Cited on the back of the poster.  Use MLA as a resource for documenting your sources correctly.  http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-website/manual

Step 4:  Work together to create your presentation to the class. 

Step 5: Present your material to the class.  Standing and reading, incorrect spelling and pronunciation, and disorganized transitions will be marked against you.  Remember, you are responsible for showing how your person or event was important to our understanding of America’s involvement in Vietnam.  Prepare with your partner how to best present your material to the class.

WHAT SHOULD I PUT ON MY POSTER AND IN MY SLIDE SHOW:

·        BACKGROUND: Provide the key details about the person’s life as it pertains to the Vietnam War.  If your topic is an event, explain the cause and effect or reasons why this event happened and it’s importance.

·        MAJOR EVENTS:  Describe what happened.  Don’t spare the details. 

∆  Include diagrams, pictures, videos, drawings, etc….

·        IMPACT: How should your person be remembered?  What is their legacy?  If it’s an event, what was it’s

   impact on the War as a whole.

·        KEY MESSAGE: Why is this event or person important for us to learn about?  What is the KEY MESSAGE you want all of your classmates to learn?  Answer the SO WHAT response to this topic.

Presentation Rubric

Topic: ____________________________________

Name: 1)____________________________________  & 2) ____________________________________

A.     Historical Accuracy:                                                                                                                  ______________(10 pts)

ü  ALL information on the poster/slide show is historically accurate and shows an appropriate use of scholarly sources. (Wikipedia and about.com may not be used).  Class time is used appropriately when researching the topic.

B.     Understanding of Relevant Historical Information:                                                           ______________(15 pts)

ü  Students FULLY answer the essential questions (Background, Major Events, Impact, Key Message) in a clear and concise way.  The most important information is included on the poster/slide show showing a full and complete understanding of their chosen topic and it’s significance.

C.     Clarity:                                                                                                                                         ______________(10 pts)

ü  The writing is clear and not jumbled together on the poster/slide show (not jumbled/no big blank spaces).  There are very few spelling or grammatical errors.  The poster/slide show reflects the student’s pride in their work.    The works cited page is included in both the poster and the slide show and uses the correct MLA format.

D.     Creativity:                                                                                                                                   ______________(15 pts)

ü  The poster/slide show is colorful and contains images that are interesting, clear and informational.  It is clear that the students took time to make their work visually appealing and the creativity enhances the information on their topic.  The presentation is obviously rehearsed with smooth transitions between the partners.

TOTAL ______________(50 pts)

11/30-12/7 Civil Rights

Civil Rights Assignments:

Research Project
Brown v. Board Wkst.
MLK Speeches
CR Movement Wkst.