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Name: __________________________ Subject: Academic American Studies
Teacher Name: Guyer Date: ___________________

 

Teach-In 1960s Culture

 

Introduction:  
  The year is 1968....Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis, Bobby Kennedy is Assassinated, 60 Minutes premiers on television, The first Big Mac is served, Martin Luther King is assassinated, the Beatles release Hey Jude, the Elvis comeback special is aired, and the Vietname war is still in effect.
Task:  
  We are going to investigate different aspects of the this era and explain why it was such a time of change and rebellion. Follow the directions and answer the questions with the corresponding web links.
Process:  
  1. Visit the Time Magazine article and create a T chart that compares the ideology of the hawks and doves.
1A. Using Power Library under the AP image section, find a picture of a hawk rally and dove rally.
2. Use the link to watch the video on the Kent State shooting, afterward look up the lyrics to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young song "Ohio". Analyze how the song matches the events.
3. Visit the TIME magazine article linked below. It explains the My Lai Massacre. Write a first hand experience, assuming the role of a village civilian. What did you see, hear, smell that day?
4. Watch the clip from Across the Universe. How did this young man feel about being drafted into the United States army?
Resources:  
  1.http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,898748,00.html
1A.http://www.powerlibrary.org/interface/POWER.asp?ID=PL1853
2.http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=1610D3DA-27BE-4B12-9D0E-EE08EFCA7510&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
3.http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,901621,00.html
4.http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809233810/video
Evaluation:  
  With your information, create a flipchart, powerpoint, mini-movie, or other approved multi-media presentation to email to me.
Also, visit the wikispace to leave information and feedback about the project. Make sure to list the most interesting segment.
LINK: https://mrguyers-wiki.wikispaces.com/message/list/home
Conclusion:  
  We will use these in addition to our 1960s teach in day. See me for any questions and enjoy the 60s.

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