MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA

Unit 10 Week 1

Monday, May 5

•Review activity•Lessons from Watergate

•HW:• Study for the test• Prepare packet

Tuesday, May 6th

•Turn in checklists•Unit 9 test

HW: Read and notes on p. 710-711

Agenda, Block Day, 5/7-5/8• HOT ROC• Time Capsule activity

HW: • Read and Cornell Notes on p.731-733• Vocab quiz on Friday

p.731-733

1.Who were people in the “moral majority” and what was their agenda?

2.How did the following factors influence Reagan’s election as president? (New Right, Jimmy Carter, top 10 events from block period, Reagan himself)

HOT ROC• Read p. 709

• How does Tom Wolfe characterize the 70s? How is it different from the 60s (according to Wolfe)?

• What are some examples of self-improvement?

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity

•  A time capsule (circa 37’) is a historic cache of goods and/or information, usually intended as a method of communication with people in the future.

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV8HsSlm3vA

• Skim read Chapter 55.• Pick 12-15 events you feel are most important or

representative of the 1970s decade.• Categorize them as political, economic and social.• Your labelled list = checklist #2: 70’s events list

• In a group of 3~4, compare lists and come up with a master list of TOP 10 events.

• Decide together what physical artifact you might put in a time capsule to represent each thing on your list.

• Put the top 10 events with explanations and an artifact (=image/video) in PowerPoint (use the laptop).

Example of Artifact

Top 7: Energy (Oil) Crisis

OPEC imposed an oil embargo which led to fuel shortages, rationing, and sky-rocketing prices throughout the 70’s. People fought over gases, and locked their tanks to prevent theft.

Agenda, Friday, 5/9

1. HOT ROC – Vocab card quiz

2. Review HW reading, intro to Reagan

3. Explain the final project

HW: Review final project and select a topic for research on Monday

p.731-733

1.Who were people in the “moral majority” and what was their agenda?

2.How did the following factors influence Reagan’s election as president? (New Right, Jimmy Carter, top 10 events from block period, Reagan himself)

THE REAGAN REVOLUTION

Background on Reagan• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4BvgTKQIE

• Actor, TV host, and governor of California• Elected in 1980 with an 8 million vote lead• Supported the Moral Majority- Strong

Christian political activists who were concerned about the moral decline in society

• Supported the New Right- Political group who pushed for conservative causes

• Known as the “Great Communicator”

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2HzSFB-dlc

US History Final Project Spring 2013 – Due May 22nd

Opposing Viewpoints Assignment: Choose a controversial topic from the list below, or develop one on your own, and complete the following activity:

1. Carbon Credits (environmental)

2. Development of fracking (natural gas)

3. Immigration Policy4. Obamacare5. Government budget (deficit

spending vs. cuts to programs)

6. Processing terrorists (military or federal courts)

7. Same-sex Marriage

8. Tax Reform (1% or Job creators)

9. Gun control10.Prison reform – 3 strikes or

fewer arrests11.Status of women12.Cyberbullying vs. Free

Speech13.Censorship14.Role of religion in school15.Teacher Approved…

Final Project – Poster layoutTitle

“PRO” Strict Environmental Laws “CON” Strict Environmental LawsThesis Statement and summarization paragraph defending thesis: (Ideal) Evidence:1.Historical Connection:

a. b. c.  

2.Current Research:a. b. c.  

Visual:   Citations (on the back)

Thesis Statement and summarization paragraph defending thesis: (Ideal) Evidence:1.Historical Connection:

a. b. c.  

2.Current Research:a. b. c.  

Visual:  

Citations (on the back)

Scoring GuideAdvanced__Includes all aspects of a proficient project __shows quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, time and effort__2 historical connections are made __presentation shows excellent understanding of the topic__Thesis or other writing connects the topic to larger trends studied in the year (such as fostering or challenging the ideals, big gov’t vs. big business, rights of minorities) Proficient__Thesis statements clearly supports opinion with 2-3 reasons why.__1 historical connection is made __Research is detailed and explained clearly in your own words.__Citations are complete and follow MLA format.__Summarization clearly explains the pros and cons of the issue.__Prepared on the due date to present material__Writing is clear and grammatically correct.__Completes all parts of the assignmentBasicCompletes 6-7 of the proficiency criteriaBelow BasicCompletes 5 of the proficiency criteriaFar Below Basic – 4 or fewer of the proficiency criteria