AP US History Decades Project
Overview
This small group (pairs) project will challenge you to look more closely at one of the decades of the latter half of Twentieth Century. After thoroughly researching your assigned aspects of your chosen decade, your group will be given 15-20 minutes to creatively and engagingly teach your classmates the highlights of your assigned aspects of the decade. Remember that your grade on this project will reflect the amount of preparation and research you put into it, as well as how smoothly and clearly it is taught. Pay attention to the requirements below. At the same time, be sure to have fun with this project!!!!! (60 points)
There will be three components to this unit.
Journals on TV/Movie excerpts (10 points) / Partner Write-up and Presentation (one of the following) (40 points)· Music and Dance
· Arts and Literature
· Sports and Leisure
· Trends, Fads and Fashion / Individual “Participation” in a Decade other than your own
(10 points)
· (Dress, dance, music, food)
Steps/Requirements
Research
Your team must first complete research in the Media Center and at home, using both print and online resources. At least four print resources are required! Be sure to keep track of your sources for a required bibliography in MLA format. This is easy to do as you go, but it is very frustrating to re-create at the end.
The Write-Up (Research Paper)
· Write a 1-2 page summary of your topic within your decade. This is, essentially, a mini-research paper (MLA Format) and should explain the major trends and include some specific examples as support. Take care to use your own words, unless quoting. Include all print and online sources you consulted in your bibliography. The title should be a creative one that summarizes the trends. Your subtitle is simply your assigned aspect and the particular decade. For example, “Swinging into War: Music and Dance in the Forties”
· Attach the bibliography to your Write-up. Remember to include ALL sources consulted, even those for images, music, etc. Must be in MLA format (see my website)
The Presentation
· Your presentation must meet the time guidelines of 15-20 minutes. It should proceed smoothly and with clarity.
Presentations must include
· Explanation of the overall trends of your assigned aspects of your decade.
· Primary source visuals (from the decade) to share using the document camera
· Primary source quotes to share either verbally, visually or both.
Topic-specific requirements
Music and Dancemust include examples of music and teach a dance / Arts and Literature must include a Bio on an artist or writer and an account of a specific literary work / Sports
must include a Bio on an athlete and an account of an important event / Fads and Fashion/ Advertising
Must bring props of trends/fads or wear and model/discuss the fashions
Presentations can include
· A live interview with a famous, representative figure of the topic and decade.
· Period specific dress
*Presentations may NOT include a Powerpoint component.
Due Dates are as follows:
1950’s: May 23 1960’s: May 27 1970’s: June 3 1980’s: June 9
TV/Film Journals due: June 14th
AP US History Decades Project: Film/T.V. Journal
Due June 14th (all classes)
What does the Film/Television show reveal about political/social/economic aspects of the decade? Discuss specific scenes/quotes/characters/elements that reveal something about what was important to Americans during this decade.
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What was your impression of the Film/TV program? Did you like it? Why or why not?
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What similarities exist between entertainment of this decade and today? What differences?
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Period______
AP US History Decades Project: Presentation Sign Up Sheet
1950’s
Music and Dance1:______
2:______/ Arts and Literature
1:______
2:______/ Sports
1:______
2:______/ Fads and Fashion/ Advertising
1:______
2:______
1960’s
Music and Dance1:______
2:______/ Arts and Literature
1:______
2:______/ Sports
1:______
2:______/ Fads and Fashion/ Advertising
1:______
2:______
1970’s
Music and Dance1:______
2:______/ Arts and Literature
1:______
2:______/ Sports
1:______
2:______/ Fads and Fashion/ Advertising
1:______
2:______
1980’s
Music and Dance1:______
2:______/ Arts and Literature
1:______
2:______/ Sports
1:______
2:______/ Fads and Fashion/ Advertising
1:______
2:______
Due Dates are as follows:
1950’s: May 23 1960’s: May 27 1970’s: June 3 1980’s: June 9
Individual Participation Points Sign-Up Sheet
Dance (takes part in lessons)1950’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______
1960’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______
1970’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______
1980’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______/ Dress
1950’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______
1960’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______
1970’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______
1980’s
1:______
2:______
3:______
4:______
5:______/ Music Performance
1950’s
1:______
2:______
1960’s
1:______
2:______
1970’s
1:______
2:______
1980’s
1:______
2:______/ Food (not Beverages)
1950’s
1:______
2:______
1960’s
1:______
2:______
1970’s
1:______
2:______
1980’s
1:______
2:______
Due Dates are as follows (1-3-5/2-4-6):
1950’s May 21/24 1960’s May 27/28 1970’s June 3/4 1980’s June 9/10