MAKING OF MODERN AMERICA Unit 10 Week 1

Monday, May 5 Review activity Lessons from Watergate HW: Study for the test Prepare packet

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 Vocab quiz on Friday

p Who were people in the “moral majority” and what was their agenda? 2. How did the following factors influence Reagan’s election as president? (New Right, Jimmy Carter, top 10 events from block period, Reagan himself)

HOT ROC Read p. 709 How does Tom Wolfe characterize the 70s? How is it different from the 60s (according to Wolfe)? What are some examples of self-improvement?

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity A time capsule (circa 37’) is a historic cache of goods and/or information, usually intended as a method of communication with people in the future.

The “Me Decade” Time Capsule Activity Skim read Chapter 55. Pick events you feel are most important or representative of the 1970s decade. Categorize them as political, economic and social. Your labelled list = checklist #2: 70’s events list In a group of 3~4, compare lists and come up with a master list of TOP 10 events. Decide together what physical artifact you might put in a time capsule to represent each thing on your list. Put the top 10 events with explanations and an artifact (=image/video) in PowerPoint (use the laptop).

Example of Artifact Top 7: Energy (Oil) Crisis OPEC imposed an oil embargo which led to fuel shortages, rationing, and sky-rocketing prices throughout the 70’s. People fought over gases, and locked their tanks to prevent theft.

Agenda, Friday, 5/9 1. HOT ROC – Vocab card quiz 2. Review HW reading, intro to Reagan 3. Explain the final project HW: Review final project and select a topic for research on Monday

p Who were people in the “moral majority” and what was their agenda? 2. How did the following factors influence Reagan’s election as president? (New Right, Jimmy Carter, top 10 events from block period, Reagan himself)

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 2013 – Due May 22 nd 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