US History by the Decade: The 1950's
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.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. 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.Assessment
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grading
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US Grade 7 - 10
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 the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
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
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
What was life like in the post-war era?
American culture after World War II; Moving to the Suburbs; The baby boom - part 1 Lesson 2:
What was the social norm for women?
Role of Women in the house; Women leaving the workforce Lesson 3:
The impact and influence of television
From "I Love Lucy" to "Father Knows Best", we will explore popular television shows and how they both shaped and reflected society. Lesson 4:
Start of the counter-culture movement
Rebellion against conformity; Emergence of beatniks and folk music Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
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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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
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.
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Ages: 12-17
