Blast from the Past: 1960’s Counterculture Kelly Pangborn
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Overview Goals Target Audience Learning Environment Learning Objectives Orientation Motivation Information Application Evaluation References
Overview -To inform students of the most important musicians and festivals of the 1960’s counterculture. -This module will include and emphasize the importance of certain places/festivals and musicians during this time period.
Goals -Student must be able to identify popular artists and their songs. -After watching a short video about pop festivals students must be able to identify and distinguish between the 3 festivals.
Target Audience -This module is going to be geared towards grades 9-12, in an American history class, while discussing the 1960’s time period.
Learning Environment -This module can be used at home, in a computer lab, or in a classroom with compute accessibility. -This module is to be completed on an individual basis, with pairs being acceptable if need be.
Learning Objectives Students will be learning about: -Pop festivals -Popular and influential musicians
Orientation -Students will use this module when discussing the 1960’s time period. -The slides will introduce well known musicians and festivals.
Motivation -The students will be introduced to Smiley Sam, who will give them positive reinforcement and helpful hints when needed. -He will say things such as “Try again!”, “That is incorrect, go back and try again”, “Correct, good job!”, and “Keep up the good work!”. -If students miss a question on the quiz, he will supply them with a small hint to help them in the right direction.
Information -This module will inform students of important musicians and festivals of the 1960’s.
Application -Students will read slides, watch a video, and then take a short quiz.
Evaluation -Students will take a 10 question quiz about presented information, which they must pass with 90% accuracy.
Today you will be learning about important people and places during the 1960’s.
Control Panel Next Back Home Quiz Video Exit
Home Go to Quiz Learn about Pop Festivals Learn about popular artists. Exit.
Let’s get started! My name is Smiley Sam, and I am going to be helping you on your way to becoming a 1960’s expert!
Today we will be learning about 5 of the most popular bands and musicians during the 1960’s. Jimi Hendrix The Grateful Dead Janis Joplin The Rolling Stones Credence Coldwater Revival Begin by choosing an artist to learn about!
Jimi Hendrix James Marshal “Jimi” Hendrix November 27, September
Served in the United States Army for 1 year. Started playing guitar, and became very popular for his use of a wah-wah pedal on his guitar. Headlined at the iconic Woodstock and also played at the Monterey Pop Festival. Named #1 guitarist on the list of 100 Best Guitarist of All Time.
The Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia: Lead Vocals, Guitar Bob Weir: Lead Guitar Ron “Pigpen” McKernan: Keyboard, Harmonica Phil Lesh: Bass Guitar Bill Kreutzmann: Drums
Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in Popular for their elements of rock, folk, reggae, blues, and jazz. Named #57 on the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stones Magazine. Lived in Haight-Ashbury, the meca of Hippie Culture during the late 1960’s. Performed at Woodstock and Monterey Pop Festivals.
Janis Joplin Janis Lyn Joplin January 19, October 4, 1970
Was originally a member of the Big Brother and the Holding Company before going solo. Most popular for her gravely voice in songs such as “Me and Bobby McGee”. After her short singing career of only four years she is crowned the Queen of Rock and Roll. Janis Joplin is ranked #46 on the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, released by Rolling Stones Magazine. Performed at both Woodstock and Monterey Pop Festivals.
The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger: Lead Vocals and Harmonica Keith Richards: Guitar Charlie Watts: Drums Ronnie Wood: Bassist Ian Stewart: Piano
Originated in London, England in Came to America during the British Invasion. The Rolling Stones have sold over 200 million albums to date. Sponsored and created the Altamont Pop Festival in December of Ranked #4 on the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stones Magazine. The Rolling Stones is still performing.
Credence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty: Lead Vocalist and Songwriter Tom Fogerty: Lead Guitar Stu Cook: Bassist Doug Clifford: Drummer
Formed in 1967, by brothers Tom and John in Berkeley, CA. Despite their West Coast origin, the band is associated with Southern Rock. CCR is most popular for writing and performing songs that go against mainstream society. In the Rolling Stones Magazine 100 Greatest Artists of All Time they rank #80.
Pop Festivals Click Blue Box!
Okay, now it is time to take a quiz! Good Luck!!
CAUTION!! If you exit this quiz all of your answers will be lost and you will have to begin again. -Go back and review.Go back and review. -Proceed to quiz.Proceed to quiz. Choose wisely!
Question #1 Which band uses this as their logo? a.The Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones b.CCRCCR c.The Grateful DeadThe Grateful Dead
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Incorrect. Try again! Hint: They did not come from England.
Wrong. Try again! Hint: This band is thankful.
Question #2 Jimi Hendrix performed at all 3 pop festivals. a.TrueTrue b.FalseFalse
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Sorry. It is FALSE. Jimi Hendrix declined an invitation to Altamont, so he only performed at Woodstock and Monterey.
Question #3 CCR was formed by brothers Tom and John in: a.CaliforniaCalifornia b.GeorgiaGeorgia c.BostonBoston
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Incorrect. Try again! Hint: They were from a coastal state.
Wrong. Try again! Hint: Grew up on the West Coast.
Question #4 Which band organized and performed at Altamont Raceway in California? a.Rolling StonesRolling Stones b.Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix c. The Grateful DeadThe Grateful Dead
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Incorrect. Try again! Hint: They were apart of the British Invasion.
Wrong. Try again! Hint: Their logo is a tongue.
Question #5 All four musicians and bands mentioned are on Rolling Stones Magazine 100 Greatest Artists of All Time? a.TrueTrue b.FalseFalse
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Sorry. It is TRUE. All acts mentioned are on the list, ranging from #4 to #80.
Question #6 Janis Joplin is most popular for her _____voice and song “Me and ____ ____”. a.smooth, Markie Marksmooth, Markie Mark b.gravely, Bobby McGeegravely, Bobby McGee c.booming, Jimi Hendrixbooming, Jimi Hendrix
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Incorrect. Try again! Hint: She was criticized for smoking.
Wrong. Try again! Hint: Robert.
Question #7 Which artist was most popular for his use of the wah-wah pedal? a.Jerry Garcia of The Grateful DeadJerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead b.Janis JoplinJanis Joplin c.Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Wrong. Try again! Hint: HE is named the most influential guitarist of all time..
Incorrect. Try again! Hint: He was a solo artist.
Question #8 Woodstock was located on a small farm in New York State. a.TrueTrue b.FalseFalse
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Sorry. It is TRUE. Woodstock was located on the private property of a farmer named Max Yasgur.
Question #9 In which order did the festivals occur? a.Monterey, Woodstock, AltamontMonterey, Woodstock, Altamont b.Woodstock, Altamont, MontereyWoodstock, Altamont, Monterey c.Woodstock, Monterey, AltamontWoodstock, Monterey, Altamont
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work. Move onto the next question!
Incorrect. Try again! Hint: Altamont was the last festival to occur.
Wrong. Try again! Hint: Woodstock occurred before Altamont, but after Monterey.
Question #10 Altamont Pop Festival was known as “Woodstock West”. a.TrueTrue b.FalseFalse
Correct! Great Job! Awesome Work!
Sorry. It is TRUE. Altamont took place only 4 months after Woodstock, and was located in California instead of New York.
Great Work! I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about the 1960’s Counterculture!
References All photos taken from Google All information regarding artists and bands was taken from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Rolling Stones Magazine.