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Students will be able to describe the changes which took place within American society between 1950-70. in particular with reference to changes in gender roles. Students will be able to describe some of the changes in literature, music and art and how it impacted American Society. Students will be able to demonstrate the importance of people, places and ideas from this unit. Students will analyze and evaluate information taken from a variety formats and be able to apply this information within the writing process.
People, places and terms you will be expected to master: Gender roles, The Feminine Mystique , Betty Friedan, The Warren Commission. Lee Harvey Oswald, SDS, John F. Kennedy, Hippies, Yippies, The Beats, Conformity, Levittown, Woodstock., Rock n' Roll, Pop Art, Baby Boom, Abstract Impressionism, White Collar Workers, Blue Collar Workers. Jason Pollock, Jack Kerouac, Elvis Presley, Television, New Frontier, Great Society, LBJ, Medicare, Medicaid, Now, Free Speech Movement. |
Students will pass an objective test, at a minimum proficiency of 60%. Students will complete a written exam, according to the Helix Writing Rubric at a level of 3 or better. Other Possible Assessments Tools Students will write a song which attempts to compare society in the 50's and 60's to the 1960's. Students will create an CD or Album based on themes from society between 1950-1990. This project will be graded according to the CD /Album rubric Students will write a position paper at 3 or better according to the Helix Writing Rubric Student will participate in a debate on some aspect of the Cold War. Students will complete a timed DBQ at a level of 3 or better according to The Helix Writing Rubric. |
