Part I
Essential Question: How did the challenges of the 1960's and 70's profoundly influence American politics and culture?
1. Counter Culture of the 1960's
Directions: Using the two-column notes sheet that was passed out to you, watch the clips below and take notes on the page. When your finished, answer the review questions on the back. Also, review the power-point and conduct some research online if the video clips don't provide enough information. If you don't finish the assignment in class, finish for homework over the weekend.
1. Counter Culture of the 1960's
Directions: Using the two-column notes sheet that was passed out to you, watch the clips below and take notes on the page. When your finished, answer the review questions on the back. Also, review the power-point and conduct some research online if the video clips don't provide enough information. If you don't finish the assignment in class, finish for homework over the weekend.
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2. Musical Changes of the 1960's
Directions: Listen to the following clips of Beatles songs and answer the question below:
Directions: Listen to the following clips of Beatles songs and answer the question below:
Love Me Do (1963)
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Yesterday (1965)
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Drive My Car (1966)
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Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds (1967)
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Optional: Read the following article for context about the Beatles: 7 Ways the Beatles Changed Music
3. Growing up in the 60's
Directions: Watch the pilot episode of the Wonder Years, which takes place in the late 60's. Take notes on some of the aspects of the show that is quintessential 1960's America.
Directions: Watch the pilot episode of the Wonder Years, which takes place in the late 60's. Take notes on some of the aspects of the show that is quintessential 1960's America.
4. Local Sports Story: 1967 Boston Red Sox & The Impossible Dream
Directions: Watch the clips and read the article below. Then, answer the question.
Directions: Watch the clips and read the article below. Then, answer the question.
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The Impossible Dream: 50 Years Later Article | |
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Part II
Essential Question: What is or should be the legacy of President Richard Nixon?
Directions: Watch the video clips and read the three articles about President Richard Nixon. Then, answer the open response question below.
Directions: Watch the video clips and read the three articles about President Richard Nixon. Then, answer the open response question below.
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Nixon Domestic Affairs Article | |
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Nixon Foreign Affairs Article | |
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Nixon Legacy and Impact Article | |
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Part III
Essential Question: To what extent did the Watergate scandal create a constitutional crisis and in what ways did Nixon embody the idea of an imperial presidency?
Directions: Read the article below and watch the following clips regarding the Watergate scandal.
Directions: Read the article below and watch the following clips regarding the Watergate scandal.
Watergate to Understand a Scandal Article | |
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Part IV
Essential Question: What domestic and foreign problems did Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter inherit following the Nixon presidency?
Directions: Watch the clips below and read the two articles on Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Take informal notes on the problems they faced as well as the problems of the country. There is no written assignment for today.
Directions: Watch the clips below and read the two articles on Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Take informal notes on the problems they faced as well as the problems of the country. There is no written assignment for today.
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Gerald Ford: Unexpected Leader Article | |
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Jimmy Carter Presidency Overview Article | |
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Part V
Essential Question: In what ways did the Presidents of the 1970's cause Americans to lose faith in their government?
Directions: Review the video clips and documents below. Fill out the worksheet that the substitute provides. Period 4 will have Thursday and Friday to complete this assignment. Period 7 will have Friday and the weekend to complete.
Directions: Review the video clips and documents below. Fill out the worksheet that the substitute provides. Period 4 will have Thursday and Friday to complete this assignment. Period 7 will have Friday and the weekend to complete.
1970s Presidents Worksheet | |
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Part I: Fill out the "Context" box on your worksheet. Then, watch the clips of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. After watching these clips, answer the "Watch" box on your worksheet.
Jimmy Carter "Crisis in Confidence" Speech, July 1979
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Ronald Reagan RNC Acceptance Speech August, 1980
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Ronald Reagan TV Debate vs. Jimmy Carter October 1980
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Part II: Review the six documents below and take notes on your worksheet. The notes should be how the document answers the essential question.
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70s_dbq_document_7_oil_prices.pdf | |
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Supplemental clips to help you with the documents:
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Part III: On the worksheet provided by your substitute, answer the question: In what ways did the Presidents of the 1970's cause Americans to lose faith in their government? Answer in a 1-2 paragraph response on your worksheet.