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- 11th
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Students examine the year 1968 in Vietnam and the United States. They work together to research events which they create a timeline. They also read primary source documents of veterans of the Vietnam War. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students investigate the vision and history of the Juilliard School. They develop a personal mission statement, watch a video, conduct Internet research, and create a PowerPoint presentation about a fictional school that also promotes excellence in a discipline of their choice. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the work of Edward R. Murrow. They discuss the responsibility of the media and read primary source documents. They work together to develop a See It Now broadcast. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch selected film clips about Cole Porter and discover his uniqueness. In groups, they research associates of the Porter's and present reports on them. Then, they write position papers on prominent people of the Jazz Age. They conclude with their descriptions of Porter's song, You're the Top, and write their own song lyrics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students hold panel discussions on selected topics about the 1960s and their impact on modern-day events. As visual reinforcement, they watch the film about Bob Dylan and research the music of the period as well as his musical influences. They brainstorm possible interpretations of Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students brainstorm a list of news sources. They interview people about today's media and discuss their results. After watching segments of a film about Walter Cronkite, they role play as reporters and subjects from an historic period and create a "you are there" skit. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the music of Woody Guthrie and how the political and economic climate influenced his work. They read and discuss online articles, define key vocabulary words, take a Political Orientation Survey, and write a position paper. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate Judy Garland's life create a media campaign focusing on the role of drugs and alcohol in her life. Students watch a video and conduct Internet research to find out about Garland's life. Groups write a newspaper article about their findings, and create a media campaign showing the impact drugs and alcohol can have on a person's life. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace James Brown's rise from "Little Junior" in Depression-era Augusta, Georgia, to the "Minister of the New Super Heavy Funk" and create a collage that captures his impact on American music. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read The Crucible in order to investigate the McCarthy era and the Hollywood Blacklist. Students watch video clips of the McCarthy witch hunts and investigate the time period through online research. Students recreate sections of The Crucible using Reader's Theater and compare the story to what they have learned about McCarthyism. Full Review »
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