US History by the Decade: The 1980's
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Let's flashback to the 1980's! The 1980's were such an iconic decade - from the fashion and MTV, two Olympic boycotts, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, each U.S. school age kid going through the D.A.R.E. program, and Saturday morning cartoons - there is so much to cover! So put on your favorite 80's fashion (side ponytail! scrunchy socks!) and come and join us for some radical 80's fun! This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos...
16 lessons//16 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Olympics!1980 Boycott of Summer Olympics in Russia, 1984 Eastern Bloc boycott of Summer Olympics in Los AngelesWeek 2Lesson 2Tragedy and disasterRefugee Act; Mt. St. Helens erupts; Collapse of hotel walkway in KansasWeek 3Lesson 3Ronald ReaganElection of Ronald Reagan; Assassination attempt; Re-election; "Tear down this wall"; Fall of Berlin wallWeek 4Lesson 4I want my MTV!The beginning of MTV and video cultureWeek 5Lesson 5Popular musicWhat was popular and how did it shape cultureWeek 6Lesson 6Space!Space shuttle Columbia launches; 1986 Challenger ExplosionWeek 7Lesson 7Sandra Day O'ConnorThe first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme CourtWeek 8Lesson 8Social AwarenessAdam Walsh and Johnny Gosch - missing children; D.A.R.E. programWeek 9Lesson 9Musicians for charityWe Are the World; Live Aid; Farm AidWeek 10Lesson 10Technology and gamesNintendo premiers; Changing technology at home and in the workplaceWeek 11Lesson 11Read my lips!George H.W. BushWeek 12Lesson 12The Cold War continuesThe Nuclear scare and treatyWeek 13Lesson 13Man made and natural disastersExon Valdez Spill; Hurricane Hugo; San Francisco EarthquakeWeek 14Lesson 14Movies!Movies in popular culture - Breakfast Club, Back to the Future, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ghostbusters, Empire Strikes Back, Karate KidWeek 15Lesson 15More movies!More Movies from the 80's - Terminator, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Princess Bride, Goonies, Gremlins, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Return of the Jedi, Big, BeetlejuiceWeek 16Lesson 16Saturday Morning CartoonsHow did cartoons change and what impact did they have on kids
This class is taught in English.
Students will explore history through pop culture, major events, and notable biographies from the 1980'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 short discussion questions to answer. They will also be given 2-5 options for homework projects. These could be watching a movie from the 80's, reading a short article, or writing a short 1-2 paragraph research topic.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grades Offered
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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Completed by 18 learners
Ages: 12-17
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