Civil Rights and Beyond

Well guys,
This seems like the end of an era. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We are finishing Civil Rights on Monday, and moving into the crazy eras of the 80's, 90's and 2000's and guess what...you are the teachers! Here is the end of the year schedule. Hooray! Summer is coming!
Monday 5/18 Long Walk Home Movie (finish 1-20 of civil rights page)
Tuesday 5/19 Begin Decades Project
Thursday 5/21 Groupwork continues
Tuesday 5/26 Presentations
Thursday 5/28 Review For Final
Monday 6/1 Finals Week!

Here is your decades project!
U.S. History
Decades Project – 100 points

Objective: For students to research various aspects of American culture and politics during their assigned decade. This is also an opportunity for students to work on research, communication and presentation skills.

Directions:
Students will work in groups of 4-5.
Each group member will select 5 aspects of their era (see topics below) to research
Each project should include information on the following:
A) Fashion/Clothing/Hairstyles (men and women)
B) Food
C) Music
D) Entertainment/Recreation/Leisure
E) Values (Culture, what was important, slang, etc.)
F) Politics
G) Economy
H) Inventions, technology

This project should provide the audience with an overall idea of what happened during that decade and what it would be like to live during that time period.
Different formats that may be used (but are not limited to): Video, display boards, actual artifacts, scrapbook, PowerPoint presentations, slide show, games, demonstrations, or a combination of these formats.
Presentations will be given on Tuesday 5/26 during class.

Project requirements:
Thorough information provided about the assigned decade
At least 3 different sources (in addition to the textbook) are used for researching the decade
All group members must partake in researching and putting the project together – it must be identified who was responsible for what

Step 1 - Research and Data (must use at least 3 sources)

1. Fashion
A) What type of clothing was popular during that time period?
B) Popular accessories?
C) Popular hairstyles?
D) Make sure to illustrate difference between Men and Women and also social classes

2. Music
A) What type music was popular during that time period?
B) What musicians were popular?
C) Try to find specific examples that could be listened to in class

3. Recreation/Leisure
A) What venue was used for entertainment? (movies, music, television, sports, etc)
B) Popular activities (dances, games)
C) Any popular movie stars, sports figures
D) Food - What was the American diet like? Popular restaurants and/or meal? Usually cook at home or dine out? (Bring samples)

4. Politics
A) Who were the presidents during the decade?
B) Any political scandals?
C) Any wars?

5. Economy
A) How was the economy at the time?
B) What was the unemployment rate?
C) Were there any shortages?
D) How was the tax rate?

6. Values/culture
A) What was important to the American people during that time period?
B) How did they view women? People of color?
C) Were there any movements or revolutions during that time period?
D) Were there any popular sayings or slang?

7. Inventions/Technology
A) Were there any important/influential inventions that came out of your decade?
B) How did the inventions impact the American people?


Step 2 - Project
Include visuals!
Be sure to include maps, graphs, photographs or other visuals to illustrate information about the time
The presentation should be a “lived experience” – try to be interactive
Have fun and be creative!

Decades Project

4 = Exemplary 3 = Very Good 2 = Satisfactory 1 = Needs Work


Self
Presentation Rubric
Teacher

__ × 8 = __
Content: Includes thorough information on all assigned topics of the decade. Information is clear and accurate.

__ × 8 = ___

___x 3 =___
Teamwork: All members of the group contributed to the product and kept each other working diligently

___x 3=___

__x4=___
Visual Aids: Visual aids are provided during the presentation. Aids clearly illustrated information. The poster/board is neat and organized in a clear and understandable way for the audience.

__× 4 = ___


__ × 6 = ___
Overall Presentation: Organized and fluent presentation, with use of visual aids, an attention getter, introduction and conclusion. Students present an engaging presentation that is easy to follow information.


__ × 6 = ___
Total: ____
Total points possible: 72
Total: ____

Self
Research
Teacher


___ x 4 = ___
__ ×4= ___
Thoroughness: Researched decade thoroughly. Answered all questions in each section.
___ ×4 = ___
Total: ____
Total points possible: 16
Total: ____


Total Points: _______/100 Grade: ___________
Have a great week!