Thursday, February 28, 2013
2/28-3/1 JFK Internet Project
Go to the JFK Research Study Guide in the All Assignments Link
Answer the questions, after navigating to the different websites.
Electronic or paper submissions due on 3/4.
Electronically submit to:
charles_brent@salkeiz.k12.or.us
2/27 Camelot
Explain why the JFK Presidency was known as Camelot.
* Glamour
* Emphasis on Arts and Science and the Cold War tie-in
* Appeal of Jackie
2/25-26 JFK and the Cold War
Lecture & Video on the following topics:
The Kennedy Name---Joseph Kennedy's political career
Inauguration goals/dreams and pledges
Vienna Meeting
Berlin Issue and the Building of the Wall
The problem with Cuba--The Bay of Pigs in 1961, The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
Wksts to be turned in on the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis
2/21-22 The JFK Years
Objective--
Evaluate the importance of JFK's presidency for setting the tone of the 1960s. Compare and Contrast the myth vs. the reality of those years.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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