1960s and 70s Speed Dating Mini-Project

You will be randomly assigned a figure from the 1960s or 1970s to research thoroughly by Tuesday, 5/27.

The goal is that you get to know that person well enough to answer any question your three minute date may ask you in class.

I'm posting three basic questions, but would like each of you to post your own in class today that will help your peers prepare for the big day.

You will be given a graphic organizer to complete on your speed dates on Tuesday.

Requirements:
A minimum two page historical biography with three works cited in MLA format is required.

Additional notes for speed dating are fine.

This will be a project grade so dress the part. (+10!)

Rubric:
Paper will be worth 50%, graphic organizer 30% and participation in the "dates" 25%

Interview Questions
1. What achievement in your life are you most proud of?
2. Identify one decision or experience from your life that you truly regret.
3. If you could meet anyone from history (fact or fiction), who would it be and why?
(Ms. Francis)

Cold War and the Sixties: Redefining Freedom

Read Chapters 11 and 12 in the Story of American Freedom.

- Take copious notes
- Compose 3 discussion questions
- Write a reflection comparing the ideals both decades. Evaluate Foners' notion that the 60's "challenged the ... orthodoxy of the 60's and redirected national attention to ... freedom at home."

STUDY FOR THE AP TEST. BUT NOT TOO MUCH, I NEED YOU FRESH AND POSITIVE MONDAY!!!

NO BLOG THIS WEEK - STUDY FOR MONDAY'S TEST AND THE AP EXAM!!!

If you wish you may complete any assessment posted on my A block blog, www.msfrancisushistoryablock.blogspot.com, for extra credit. Or, complete any DBQ from Out of Many that we have not worked on for class.

If you would like to get ahead, you can begin reading and copious notes for chapter 26. Pages 930-48 are due by Tuesday 5/15.


We will be taking a practice AP exam in class next Thurday 5/17 during E and B blocks.

Text assignmnet due Monday, May 5

Read pp. 887- 910 in Out of Many. Take copious notes and two excerpts from section A of Chapter 35 in American Spirit (365-74).
Take copious notes and respond to the following question:

It has been said that the four years of the Great Depression and eight years of the New Deal. Comment on this statement with emphasis on identity politics - considering how the war affected the lives of ethnic, economic and political minorities as well as women.