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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
12/15 Vietnam's Two Distinct Policies
1. Venn Diagram of the Vietnam War concerning the policy of Americanization vs. Vietnamization.
12/3 Historical Background of Vietnam
1. Historical Background of Vietnam
2. Cornell Notes on Overview Video
2. Cornell Notes on Overview Video
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
11/20 Civil Rights Conclusion
1. Civil Rights Places on the Map:
Find and mark the following places on your U.S. Map:
Los Angeles, CA (Watts)
Detroit, MI
Newark, NJ
Montgomery, AL
Birmingham, AL
Selma, AL
Jackson, MS
Washington, D.C.
Chicago, IL
New York City, NY (Harlem)
2. Northern Voices---Malcolm X influences SNCC and the Black Panthers
3. PPT on the Movement
4. Race Riots
5. Legacies of the Movement
Extra Credit:
For 20 pts Extra credit, research a significant person, organization or place to the civil rights movement and write a 2 page paper (Standard MLA, typed, double-spaced, etc) due when we get back from break.
Find and mark the following places on your U.S. Map:
Los Angeles, CA (Watts)
Detroit, MI
Newark, NJ
Montgomery, AL
Birmingham, AL
Selma, AL
Jackson, MS
Washington, D.C.
Chicago, IL
New York City, NY (Harlem)
2. Northern Voices---Malcolm X influences SNCC and the Black Panthers
3. PPT on the Movement
4. Race Riots
5. Legacies of the Movement
Extra Credit:
For 20 pts Extra credit, research a significant person, organization or place to the civil rights movement and write a 2 page paper (Standard MLA, typed, double-spaced, etc) due when we get back from break.
11/16 LBJ and Civil Rights Cont.
1. Civil Rights Wkst.--only available in classroom
2. Finish LBJ and Civil Rights Video
3. Begin work on 1964-65 Q's
2. Finish LBJ and Civil Rights Video
3. Begin work on 1964-65 Q's
11/5 Intro to Civil Rights
1. Civil Rights Lecture with handout
2. U.S. Map--shade for the unit.
3. Brown v. Board of Ed Wkst. ( copies only in classroom).
2. U.S. Map--shade for the unit.
3. Brown v. Board of Ed Wkst. ( copies only in classroom).
Thursday, October 22, 2009
10/22 End Apollo 1. Intro to Apollo 8
1. Finish Apollo 1. Answer questions over the assignment due on Monday
2. Pop Quiz over space race up to this point.
3. Intro to 1968 and Apollo 8.
2. Pop Quiz over space race up to this point.
3. Intro to 1968 and Apollo 8.
10/20 Intro to Apollo 1
1. Apollo 1 importance to the space race.
2. Discussion about formal essay writing using IBC format.
3. Q's and Video on Apollo 1--Essay assigned. Due on Monday 10/27.
1960s---Unit: Space Race
Apollo 1 Questions
What year was Apollo 1 set to launch?
Which astronauts were chosen to be in Apollo 1?
What test was being simulated?
What happened during the test?
Essay Question: This question should be answered in a formal essay after watching the episode of “Earth to the Moon” on Apollo 1.
How did the Apollo 1 mission both delay NASA’s manned space program and also galvanize and increase NASA’s efficiency and the U.S. government’s resolve to reach the moon?
2. Discussion about formal essay writing using IBC format.
3. Q's and Video on Apollo 1--Essay assigned. Due on Monday 10/27.
1960s---Unit: Space Race
Apollo 1 Questions
What year was Apollo 1 set to launch?
Which astronauts were chosen to be in Apollo 1?
What test was being simulated?
What happened during the test?
Essay Question: This question should be answered in a formal essay after watching the episode of “Earth to the Moon” on Apollo 1.
How did the Apollo 1 mission both delay NASA’s manned space program and also galvanize and increase NASA’s efficiency and the U.S. government’s resolve to reach the moon?
10/15 Overview of Space Race
1. Video on overview of space race
2. Discuss the importance of technology and the development of new technology for the space race
3. Cornell Notes on 3 stages of NASA's plan to land on the moon.
2. Discuss the importance of technology and the development of new technology for the space race
3. Cornell Notes on 3 stages of NASA's plan to land on the moon.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
10/13 Intro Space Race
1. Intro to Space Race
Why did the U.S. want to reach the moon?
What was NASA's plan to catch up and beat the Soviets?
How did the Space Race instill pride in America?
2. Notes on Space Race
3. Space Race Overview Video
Why did the U.S. want to reach the moon?
What was NASA's plan to catch up and beat the Soviets?
How did the Space Race instill pride in America?
2. Notes on Space Race
3. Space Race Overview Video
9/30 Cuban Missile Crisis
1. JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis
How did Vienna lead to the Crisis?
2. Cuban Missile Crisis Wkst. --Do in class
3. Ch. 1 Q's Continued
How did Vienna lead to the Crisis?
2. Cuban Missile Crisis Wkst. --Do in class
3. Ch. 1 Q's Continued
9/24 Intro Exam
1. Cold War America Matching---Discuss and Turn in.
2. Intro Quiz.
3. Begin Unit on JFK
2. Intro Quiz.
3. Begin Unit on JFK
Friday, September 18, 2009
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