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=Unit 5: Turmoil and Change, 1950-1980=

Overview:
In this unit, students explore the social and political movements and events that defined the later half of the 20th century; including the Civil Rights Movement, Women's Lib, Vietnam & Watergate and helped set the stage for modern America.

Lesson 1: Eyes on the Prize
Students begin their exploration of the Civil Rights Movement by viewing a summary program of the stirring documentary. Viewing Guide Available in Classroom.

Lesson 2: Groups & Events
Students discuss the legal precedents for segregation & integration, explore key vocabulary, and identify major groups and events within the movement. Lesson: Handout 1: Terms, Cases, Groups Worksheet In Classroom Handout 2:

Lesson 3: Martin vs. Malcolm
Students explore how reality of these two leaders and their beliefs may be different from student perceptions. Additionally, students explore primary source documents relating to each phase or belief system of the movement. Handout 1: Martin's "Letters from a Birmingham Jail" Handout 2: Malcolm's "Autobiography" Handout 3: Carmichael's "What We Want"

Lesson 4: Civil Rights Wrap Up
Students review the growth and directional changes of the movement through readings & political cartoon analysis. Handouts Available in Classroom

Lesson 5: The Kennedy & Johnson Years
This lesson examines the successes and failures of JFK and LBJ at home and abroad.

Lesson 6: Age of Activism & Social Change
Students will explore the various groups inspired by the civil rights movement for equality & change of their own. Day 1: Poster Research & Creation Day 2: Gallery Walk & Review Activities Chpt 30 Worksheet Available in Classroom

Lesson 7: The Vietnam War
Part I - Background to War Map Activity Available in Classroom

Part II - End to War Chpt 31 Review Worksheet Available in Classroom

Lesson 8: The Rise of Richard Nixon
Students examine Nixon's recreation of himself as a politician and explore his domestic & foreign policies.

(32.1 & 32.2) Worksheet in Classroom

Lesson 9: Watergate
Students analyze how Nixon's personality led to the activities & coverup that forced his resignation. Watergate Activity Sheet in Classroom

Lesson 10: The Forgettable Years (Ford & Carter)
Students explore the lasting effects of Watergate on the two forgettable administrations that followed. (32.4 & 32.5) Worksheet in Classroom