TEKS: Science 5.5, 5.6; S. Studies 5.2D, 5.3C
Monday
The American Century continues: World War II causes, effects on USA and the world. Science – Technological advancements, reliance on experiments with atomic bomb, increasing dependence on nonrenewable natural resources such as petroleum products to power the new inventions / technologies.
Resources: In-class study guide & inventions list, video clips.
Tuesday
The American Century continues: Late 1940s (emergence of Communism), life in the 1950’s – Duck and Cover, I like IKE, Sputnik / Space Race, Elvis, Rear Window clip, cars, tv in homes, new conveniences (Science), standard of living. Resources: Study guide / inventions list, video clips
Wednesday
The American Century continues:
Wrap – up World War II. V V J sketchings: Students complete 3 sketchings:
- An IMPORTANT event studied thus far and the Science involved.
- A significant invention that changed American lives / Science involved.
- Using Natural Resources in 20th Century America (Oil/gas for cars, etc).
Resources: Brainpop, WW II Video, V V Journals, Study Guides, Inventions list.
Thursday
The American Century continues: The 1960’s- Kennedy/Nixon 1960 election, technological advances such as color tv, audio/video, communication, Moon landing; Civill rights and MLK, Andy Griffith, hippies, Psycho.
Resources: Study guide / inventions list, video clips, timeline artifacts.
Friday
The American Century continues: Grade #9: The American Century Part II. Begin examining the 1970’s.