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 6 th Turn in checklists Unit 9 test HW: Read and notes on p

Agenda, Block Day, 5/7-5/8 HOT ROC Time Capsule activity HW: Read and Cornell Notes on p

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 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 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 Policy 4.Obamacare 5.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 control 10.Prison reform – 3 strikes or fewer arrests 11.Status of women 12.Cyberbullying vs. Free Speech 13.Censorship 14.Role of religion in school 15.Teacher Approved…

Final Project – Poster layout Title “PRO” Strict Environmental Laws“CON” Strict Environmental Laws 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) 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 Guide Advanced __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 assignment Basic Completes 6-7 of the proficiency criteria Below Basic Completes 5 of the proficiency criteria Far Below Basic – 4 or fewer of the proficiency criteria