Welcome to our Post-War Era Unit. We will examine, Culture/Song, Politics and War.
Lesson 1 - To Be Done Between - May 18th - May 25th
La Bamba is a fun movie meant to showcase the American Dream, American Culture, Rock and Roll as well as the power of music to define a generation. It also has one of the worst villains in our entire course - Ritchie's Brother!
1. Watch the "La Bamba" Trailer.
1. Watch the "La Bamba" Trailer.
2. Watch two small clips to learn about the era.
A. "Youth Culture 1950s" - Full youtube video
B. Part of "Crash Course 1950s." Watch only the following five mins 0:00-5:04
We will synthesize the film "La Bamba" by relating it to the two youtube clips.
A. "Youth Culture 1950s" - Full youtube video
B. Part of "Crash Course 1950s." Watch only the following five mins 0:00-5:04
We will synthesize the film "La Bamba" by relating it to the two youtube clips.
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3. Watch "La Bamba" on Netflix. Think of the following focus question "What does this film show about the culture of the 1950s". We will later discuss that question.
4. Complete the assignment on Music in the 1950s and 1960s. It is a fun assignment mean to acquaint you with music from the era.
If you cannot click the box above, please copy and paste this link to do the assignment as a google form: https://forms.gle/odX179yveM81T1GHA
If you prefer to do it as a word document, please open the document below, fill it in and email it to me.
If you prefer to do it as a word document, please open the document below, fill it in and email it to me.
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SECTION BELOW IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Lesson 2 - Racism and Intolerance - To be done May 25 - June 1st
1. Watch the following trailers.
2. Choose either "Who Killed Malcolm X" on Netflix OR "Mudbound" on Netflix.
3. Watch ONE. (Unless you want to watch both, but that is optional).
2. Choose either "Who Killed Malcolm X" on Netflix OR "Mudbound" on Netflix.
3. Watch ONE. (Unless you want to watch both, but that is optional).
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1. Open the assignment below and create one of each type of the questions listed about either film. We will use them to discuss in a TEAMS meeting or in blogs.
Please post all six of your questions about the film of your choice onto your blog and answer two of them in detail. Then go onto two other blogs and comment on other student blogs. Then, go into the discussion forum and either POST A QUESTION; OR RESPOND TO ANOTHER PERSON'S QUESTION.
Please post all six of your questions about the film of your choice onto your blog and answer two of them in detail. Then go onto two other blogs and comment on other student blogs. Then, go into the discussion forum and either POST A QUESTION; OR RESPOND TO ANOTHER PERSON'S QUESTION.
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LESSON 3 - Discussion of Racism/Intolerance - To be done June 1st - June 7th
This week marks the return of in-class instruction for some and for a continuation of online learning for others. As a result, this week will involved only a brief lesson on Racism and Intolerance and then a discussion about it and the current situation in the United States.
1. Watch the following 2 short videos on racism in the United States.
1. Watch the following 2 short videos on racism in the United States.
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2. Watch Mr. Fitton's Background video on Racism in the USA
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3. Watch these two short videos on the current situation in the USA.
Watch "Who was Floyd George" and only 0:00-4:15 of "The National" - DO NOT WATCH THE ENTIRE BROADCAST.
Watch "Who was Floyd George" and only 0:00-4:15 of "The National" - DO NOT WATCH THE ENTIRE BROADCAST.
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We will have a TEAMS meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 1pm to discuss the Films (Malcom X or Mudbound) and these youtube clips.
LESSON 4 - The Vietnam War and the Music of the 1960s and 1970s - June 7th-17th
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Culture and Songs of the Era
1. Choose ONE of the following Google Forms to fill out. If you are interested in 1960s Music, choose the 1960s Music Button. If you are interested in 1970s Music, choose the 1970s Music Button below.
If you cannot access the google docs, there are word documents of the same assignment below.
If you cannot access the google docs, there are word documents of the same assignment below.
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2. To Understand the Vietnam War, please watch 4:11-13:08 in Crash Course: The Cold War in Asia.
3. The Watch "The Vietnam War Simplified."
3. The Watch "The Vietnam War Simplified."
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4. Watch the Preview for "We Were Soldiers."
5. Login to Netflix to watch the film "We Were Soldiers."
5. Login to Netflix to watch the film "We Were Soldiers."
6. After our next film, we will have a TEAMS meeting where we will discuss this film. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th. At 1pm.
LESSON 5 - SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION. DO NOT MOVE ON YET.
The Space Race and Culture/Politics/Military History - Forest Gump and Apollo 13 (AKA: The Post-War Era Through the lens of Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
1. Each day prior to the movie (which will take us three blocks) we will do a small history lesson to help us understand the events that occur during the film.
2. We will also watch a youtube video which goes over facts and myths.
3. For fun and if we have time: https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-forrest-gump
1. Each day prior to the movie (which will take us three blocks) we will do a small history lesson to help us understand the events that occur during the film.
2. We will also watch a youtube video which goes over facts and myths.
3. For fun and if we have time: https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-forrest-gump
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Afghanistan
1. Choose to watch "Zero Dark 30, War Machine, 12 Strong, or Kilo 2 Bravo"
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Assignment:
Middle East, Iraq and 9/11
Jarhead, Sandcastle United 93
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Alternate Titles to Consider
End of the Course
History Through Film Awards Sheet - Will be used during the last day - For a Ceremony - Like The Oscars
Students will receive their ballots prior to the last day of classes as a final assignment. Mr. Fitton will take them in and tabulate the awards and the next day students will present them to the class in a Red Carpet Gala. With envelopes. And key scenes from the films that made it. Usually we will break it down to the top 4 in each category. (Either a ppt/keynote or by showing youtube videos). Mr. Fitton is going to be designing a google form that will be posted later which will let you vote.
Students will receive their ballots prior to the last day of classes as a final assignment. Mr. Fitton will take them in and tabulate the awards and the next day students will present them to the class in a Red Carpet Gala. With envelopes. And key scenes from the films that made it. Usually we will break it down to the top 4 in each category. (Either a ppt/keynote or by showing youtube videos). Mr. Fitton is going to be designing a google form that will be posted later which will let you vote.
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