MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA

Unit 10 Week 1

Monday, May 5

•Vocab card quiz•Time to put together checklists and study

•Review activity

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

HOT ROC

• Read p. 709• Tom Wolfe says that the 70s were about self-improvement and fulfillment. • What are some examples of self-improvement?• Are these worthwhile things to do?

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity•  A time capsule is a historic cache of goods and/or information, usually intended as a method of communication with people in the future.

• Time capsules are sometimes created and buried during celebrations such as a World Fair, cornerstone laying for a building or other event.

• The phrase "time capsule" has been in use since about 1937.

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity• Take 20 minutes to skim the content of Chapter 55.

• Make a list of 12-15 political, economic and social events you feel are most important or best convey the 1970s decade.

• Categorize them as political, economic and social.• Take 10 minutes with your group to compare lists and come up with a master list of 10-12 events.

• Take 15 minutes to brainstorm what physical artifact you might put in a time capsule to represent each thing on your list.

• Share out with the class

Agenda, Friday, 5/9

1. HOT ROC

2. New Vocab

3. Review HW reading, intro to Reagan

4. Explain the final project

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

HOT ROC

•Review the last paragraph on p.731• In what ways does Reagan change the policies of President Lyndon B. Johnson?

•Who would like Reagan’s policies? Who wouldn’t?

Add these terms to your glossary

•Détente•Impeach

THE REAGAN REVOLUTION

Background on Reagan• 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”

US History Final Project Spring 2014 – Due Fri, 5/30

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