Assignments by Spine: (50 points)
Study.com
US History: High School Notes, quizzes and proctored tests 19. Post-War World (1946-1959) 20. The Cold War |
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The American Pageant
Cornell Notes & Take tests online Ch. 37: The Cold War Begins Ch. 38: The Eisenhower Era |
Literature and Historical Analysis (30 points)
Read the book and complete the historical analysis paper, linked above.
The Help A Prayer for Owen Meany (Life in the 50's) The Outsiders (Gang life in the 50's) Laika (The Russian dog that went into space) After the War Lyddie How Green Was My ValleyRocket Boys (beginning of rockets) Fallout The Lions of Little Rock (segregation) A Prayer for Owen Meany |
Films and Historical Analysis
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historical-fiction-film-project.doc | |
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View the film and complete the historical analysis paper, linked above.
Stand by Me
A Beautiful Mind Apollo 13 Hiroshima Maiden Best Years of Our Lives Catch Me If You Can Back to the Future Cobb |
Tucker: The Man and his Dream
Lou Gehrig: Pride of the Yankees Mona Lisa Smile Hoosiers The Majestic Driving Miss Daisy October Sky Dead Poet's Society |
The films and books below have been selected based on written reviews and recommendations and represent a variety of reading levels and rigor. This list provides no guarantee that any given title is appropriate a given student, school or setting. Parents and teachers are responsible for evaluating and approving the selection of any book or film for each particular student.
Opposing Viewpoints (10 points for each 1 hour discussion)
Possible Essential Questions
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If you need extra information, check these links:
Shmoop: US History Spark Notes US History History Scribe Digital History Pearson Study Site American History Mysteries |
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Projects (25 points)
Create a project that demonstrates your mastery of at least 3 of the "I CAN" statements.
25 Projects Synthesize your Learning
The ideas linked in the document below have been gathered from all over the web and from a variety of teachers. Thanks to all!
If you need extra information, check these links:
Shmoop: US History Spark Notes US History History Scribe Digital History Pearson Study Site American History Mysteries |
I CAN Statements1. I can explain why the United States and Soviet Union are considered superpowers in the post-WWII world.
2. I can describe how decisions and compromises made at the end of WWII would impact policy in Eastern Europe. 3. I can identify reasons for the formation of the United Nations and provisions that made it different from the League of Nations 4. I can explain how post war Alliances such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact led to new tensions. 5. I can describe and explain the importance of the Marshal Plan and the Truman Doctrine. 6. I can explain the impact returning soldiers had on the economy, including changes in living patterns, such as suburbs 7. I can explain the fear spread through the red scare, and how McCarthyism affected lives of targeted individuals 8. I can list 4 characteristics of a totalitarian state. 9. I can describe how Americans’ lives in the 1950s reflected traditional values. 10. I can list and discuss 3 factors that led to economic prosperity in the 1950s. 11. I can explain how the fear of Communism affected citizens in the 1950s. 12. I can explain the impact returning soldiers had on the economy, including changes in living patterns, such as suburbs 13. I can explain the fear spread through the red scare, and how McCarthyism affected lives of targeted individuals 14. I can describe how that tension translated to the development of rival space programs 15. I can explain the concept of containment and identify examples within US policy 16. I can identify the reason US troops got involved in the Korean Conflict |