1. Journal- United States History May 31, 2011 Hostage Disaster In 1979, a group of Americans was taken hostage in Teheran. In 1980, American commandos went in to save them. Disaster ensued. Helicopters malfunctioned, eight soldiers died, and none of the hostages were freed at the time. If you were the President of the United States, would you authorize the rescue of hostages even if you knew there was great risk involved? Explain your answer. OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

2. The “Me” Decade: Life in the 1970s June 3, 2009 Mr. Levinson OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

3. Welcome 6/1/11 Do Now: What is bias? Can you think of anything you heard, read, or watched that was biased? Why do you think so? AGENDA:1. Journal discussion 2. Mini project guidelines 3. Project pair share OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

4. Textbook page Working with a partner, you will create a page in a history textbook 30 years from now. Your page should have one MAJOR recent news story (Election of Obama, Japan, Libya, Osama Bin Laden, etc.). You will summarize this event using the 5W’s. Remember, you are stating the facts to put it in a textbook! Also, create a brief summary and picture of something from current pop culture (iPods, facebook, the “Dougie”). Finally, read over your page. Could it be seen as biased? If time, we will trade with other groups in the class. Have fun with this!! OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

5. Search for Fulfillment Writer Tom Wolfe labeled 1970s as “me decade” – Referred to self-absorbed attitude of American people OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

6. New Age Movement Felt that people were responsible for and capable of everything OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

7. New Religions Guru= mystical leader – Some participated in cults, meditation, OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

8. Women in the workforce 1970: 60% of women between 16 and 24 entered workforce Change in family: – Smaller families – Increase divorce rate – Parents and children spending less time together OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

9. Cultural Trends Television changed during this time – Mary Tyler Moore Show: put unmarried women with a meaningful career at center of show – Racism starting to be addressed All in the Family- humor and sensitive issues mixed without preaching to audience – Made people rethink their own stance OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

11. Music of the 1970s Softer, more reflective, and less political sound Rise of disco in African American and Latin nightclubs OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.

12. Popular Fads Skateboards T shirts with personalized messages Mood rings Citizens band (CB) radios Fitness – Aerobic fitness introduced (running and jogging social activity) OBJECTIVE: BTEOC, I will analyze the effect of pop culture by completing a journal and a mock textbook page for the future.