Students worked on writing the essays for which they prepared yesterday.
To illustrate the fears many Americans had during the emerging nuclear age, we watched portions of the documentary The Atomic Cafe. We then spent time organizing and planning for tomorrow's DBQ in-class essay. The outline sheet and DBQ packet can be found below.
Taking a break from being terrified of communists, we focused today on the developments and changes in society during the 1950s. We discussed the baby boom, suburbs, cars and highways, women's roles, and television. Students read through sections of the textbook and organized information in their binders. We then watched an episode of I Love Lucy and discussed it's representation of gender roles. Core Assignment 8.1 was also handed out today - it is due on Friday.
Two topics on the agenda today: -- First, students watched portions of a video on Sen. Joseph McCarthy. We discussed his tactics, targets, and downfall. -- Next, students learned about various aspects of Eisenhower's foreign policy. This information will be especially useful in the DBQ essay on Friday. Today we listened to a number of student-generated presentations on Cold War topics. Students presented information on the events of the early Cold War era and we discussed how they fit into the overall context of the struggle between the US and USSR. If absent, it is imperative that you come in and meet with me to acquire the information.
Today's class was devoted to students preparing presentations on an assigned Cold War topic, to be delivered to the class on Monday. Absent students should complete the make up assignment (below).
We began class with an introduction to the Cold War, focusing on combatants, themes, grievances, motivations, and strategies. That was followed by a presentation about the Korean War (below). |
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