Chapter 25 Cold War Resources (click)
Chapter 26 Civil Rights Era Resources (click)
Review Sheet (paper given out in class)
This site works in conjunction with my 8th grade U.S. history class. We cover 20th Century U.S. history, current events, and the U.S. and Illinois constitutions. Homework can be viewed on the Middle School website.
Showing posts with label 1950s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1950s. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
1950s & 1960s WebQuest #3 and Videos
Chapter 25 Section 4 Quiz (click here)
You can take it as many times as you want, and you can use google but you cannot have someone help you or use the blue worksheet. There is no penalty for retakes and it will report the highest score to me.
Here are two video playlist from YouTube. Look over the playlists and watch videos that interest you. You don't have to watch all of the videos (of course) but stay on the playlists.
50s and 60s Movies. Mostly trailers for movies set in the decades but some movies from that time too.
1950s and 1960s Documentaries, fashion and bios.
Looking for ideas on how to dance? Check out the Hairspray Live website (scroll down for videos).
There are more resources in the post below too.
You can take it as many times as you want, and you can use google but you cannot have someone help you or use the blue worksheet. There is no penalty for retakes and it will report the highest score to me.
Here are two video playlist from YouTube. Look over the playlists and watch videos that interest you. You don't have to watch all of the videos (of course) but stay on the playlists.
50s and 60s Movies. Mostly trailers for movies set in the decades but some movies from that time too.
1950s and 1960s Documentaries, fashion and bios.
Looking for ideas on how to dance? Check out the Hairspray Live website (scroll down for videos).
There are more resources in the post below too.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
50s & 60s Games & Activities
http://www.quia.com/cb/732326.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/768107.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/767923.html
http://www.quia.com/ba/479256.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/737309.html
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
A Time for Justice video
We are watching the excellent documentary A Time for Justice about the Civil Rights Movement. If you need to watch it because you were absent or making up work, click below.
Time For Justice from Chadron State College on Vimeo.
Time For Justice from Chadron State College on Vimeo.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Containment During the Cold War DBQ Essay
It's time for our third quarter DBQ essay. This time we'll be giving three examples of containment during the Cold War.
Remember that essays must be in your own words and you can only use the documents given out in class for sources.
You must turn in a hard copy--please do not share the essays with me via Google docs.
See me in class, during advisory, or after school for help.
Essays are due by the end of class Thursday or Friday.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Chapter 25 Cold War Enhancement Activities
Quizzes, Flashcards & Games
Quia You can try my review games from last year and search for new ones.
Cold War Jeopardy |
The Cold War |
Textbook Resources and Practice Quizzes
Your textbook has some online resources too.
Click here, then:
Click on Interactive Flashcards, Progress Monitoring Tests (quizzes really), and Just 4 Fun.
There are also some good flashcards and a crossword here.
50s Rock and roll? Read a bit here. Rock and roll quiz? Yes!
And there are some Know it? Show it! games here.
Videos
There's a youtube video playlists here.
- The Cold War playlist
- Roots of Rock and Roll playlist
- 50s & 60s Fads playlist
Got any more to add?
Games
Speaking of games, here's one that looks like it was created during the Cold War. There are some games you can pay for (but please don't) like Us And Them. There is also COD: Black Ops II, which has some kind of Cold War plot but I haven't played it.
Cool Websites
History.com has videos and more info. There's also plans to build a Cold War Museum. Finally, there's the BBC site. There also this site with sound clips that highlights African American contributions to popular music.
Know any more? Comment and let me know or see me in class.
More to come?
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
1950s & Cold War Study Sites
There's a lot of great resources online for you to use, and these are just a few.
1) Quizlet Search under 1950s and Cold War and you'll find plenty of quiz sets.
2) Quia You can try my review games from last year and search for new ones.
Cold War Jeopardy |
The Cold War |
Your textbook has some online resources to.
Click here, then:
Click on Interactive Flashcards, Progress Monitoring Tests (quizzes really), and Just 4 Fun.
There are also some good flashcards and a crossword here.
50s Rock and roll? Read a bit here. Rock and roll quiz? Yes!
And there are some Know it? Show it! games here.
Know any more? Comment and let me know or see me in class.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
50s & 60s Review Games
Are up on Quia
Civil Rights Era Jeopardy http://www.quia.com/cb/737309.html |
http://www.quia.com/rr/768107.html |
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
50s & 60s Worksheets
In case you misplace them, here are digital copies of Chapters 28, 29, and 30 worksheets:
Ch 28
Ch 29
Ch 30
Ch 28
Ch 29
Ch 30
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