Lesson Plan
Life and Culture in the 1960’s Webquest
Web Link: https://sites.google.com/a/adams12.org/erik-carlson/home/social-studies-courses/us-history-2/cold-war/1960-s-webquest
Directions: Answer the following questions below by exploring the websites included in the webquest. Share this with me Erik Carlson, when you’re done.
Music of the 1960s
During the mid 1960s, music began to reflect a changing mood in America. Explain some of the changes that occurred in music during this decade and explain why they happened?
Explain the event called “Woodstock” that took place in 1969. Why was this an important event in the sixties culture?
List 5 artist/bands that were popular during the 1960’s.
Fads and Fashion
Describe some of the fashion trends during this time period. Include an image with each description.
List 3 popular toys from the 1960’s with images.
What was the average salary during the 1960s?
What was the national debt?
What was the life expectancy for males and females?
Television and movies
List 5 popular T.V. shows from the 1960’s.
Explain how movies changed during this decade from previous decades and give 2 examples of movies that demonstrate that change
Art and Literature
List two cultural changes that occurred in literature written during the 1960s.
What influenced American art during the 1960s?
Describe the artist Andy Warhol and his cultural revolution of “pop art”. Include some images of pop art from the decade.
The counterculture “hippies” movement
Explain the “hippie” movement?
Major national and international events
List the presidents of the United States during this decade?
Explain three historic events that caused massive changes in society during the 1960s.
Final Question: Explain some of the remnants of 1960’s culture in society today?
Life and Culture in the 1960’s Webquest
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Web Link: https://sites.google.com/a/adams12.org/erik-carlson/home/social-studies-courses/us-history-2/cold-war/1960-s-webquest
Directions: Answer the following questions below by exploring the websites included in the webquest. Share this with me Erik Carlson, when you’re done.
Music of the 1960s
During the mid 1960s, music began to reflect a changing mood in America. Explain some of the changes that occurred in music during this decade and explain why they happened?
Explain the event called “Woodstock” that took place in 1969. Why was this an important event in the sixties culture?
List 5 artist/bands that were popular during the 1960’s.
Fads and Fashion
Describe some of the fashion trends during this time period. Include an image with each description.
List 3 popular toys from the 1960’s with images.
What was the average salary during the 1960s?
What was the national debt?
What was the life expectancy for males and females?
Television and movies
List 5 popular T.V. shows from the 1960’s.
Explain how movies changed during this decade from previous decades and give 2 examples of movies that demonstrate that change
Art and Literature
List two cultural changes that occurred in literature written during the 1960s.
What influenced American art during the 1960s?
Describe the artist Andy Warhol and his cultural revolution of “pop art”. Include some images of pop art from the decade.
The counterculture “hippies” movement
Explain the “hippie” movement?
Major national and international events
List the presidents of the United States during this decade?
Explain three historic events that caused massive changes in society during the 1960s.
Final Question: Explain some of the remnants of 1960’s culture in society today?