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US History by the Decade: The 1950's
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Come and join us as we take an look at how American culture changed after WWII, the role of women in the house, the birth of rock-n-roll, the civil rights movement, the baby-boom generation, the Cold War and the hysteria it caused.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
The 1950's has continued to fascinate people around the world and nostalgia for that era dominates modern pop culture. Come join us as we take a look at the beginning of the suburbs, the rise of the middle class, the birth of Rock-n-Roll, and many other unique aspects of this iconic decade. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see...
9 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What was life like in the post-war era?American culture after World War II; Moving to the Suburbs; The baby boom - part 1Week 2Lesson 2What was the social norm for women?Role of Women in the house; Women leaving the workforceWeek 3Lesson 3The impact and influence of televisionFrom "I Love Lucy" to "Father Knows Best", we will explore popular television shows and how they both shaped and reflected society.Week 4Lesson 4Start of the counter-culture movementRebellion against conformity; Emergence of beatniks and folk musicWeek 5Lesson 5The birth of Rock-n-RollA brief biography of Elvis Presley and a look at the growing music styleWeek 6Lesson 6New ConsumerismImpact of media marketing and new productsWeek 7Lesson 7The Cold WarLaunch of Sputnik; National Education Act; Technology; The Cold War; Relations with the rest of the worldWeek 8Lesson 8The Civil Rights MovementBrown vs. Board of Education; Lynching of Emmet Til; Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus BoycottWeek 9Lesson 9End of the decadeChanging shape of America; Alaska and Hawaii become states
Learners will gain a better understanding of political, social, and cultural events in the U.S. during the 1950's. Our goals for this class are to: Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format. Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events. Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events. Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures. Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions. Use technology to research both past and current events and topics. To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals Recognized Inequities and their causes Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
Homework Offered
Each week, learners will be given several options for homework - writing short research papers, watching movies or short videos, listening to and reviewing music, and even recreating recipes.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
In this class, topics of racism, sexism, discrimination, and violence in the civil rights movement will be discussed. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level. This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress
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