Coach Patterson's The Outsiders Project:
You will create a PowerPoint presentation over a topic of your choice that ranges from 1960-1969 (ideas are provided below).
We have provided a rubric for you to use in completing this project and presentation. Please make sure you can check off each part of the rubric in order to get a 100% on this project!
PowerPoint must be school appropriate! **
No matter what topic selected, the research gathered should be for the 1960’s. For example, we are interested in Elvis Presley in the 1960’s, not his death in the 1970’s. This is a great time for students to use family and friend resources. Students are encouraged to interview folks they know who were alive in the 1960’s for information.
We have provided a rubric for you to use in completing this project and presentation. Please make sure you can check off each part of the rubric in order to get a 100% on this project!
PowerPoint must be school appropriate! **
No matter what topic selected, the research gathered should be for the 1960’s. For example, we are interested in Elvis Presley in the 1960’s, not his death in the 1970’s. This is a great time for students to use family and friend resources. Students are encouraged to interview folks they know who were alive in the 1960’s for information.
Topic Ideas: (If you have another topic you would like research that is not on this list, please ask Coach Patterson for permission before you begin working!)
the Civil Rights movement and leaders
the Vietnam War and protests
the Space Race
the Kennedy presidential administration
the Johnson presidential administration
cars
clothing/fashion
large social events
etiquette
1960s words/slang
popular television stars
popular shows
cartoons
advances in technology and/or changes in television
Paul Newman
popular actors/actresses
Popular films
advances in technology and/or changes in movies
The Beatles
Elvis Presley
Hank Williams, Sr.
Other popular songs, groups or artists
Any trends in music during this time (How did music change?)
Hairstyles for women
Hairstyles for men
Woodstock
Gangs
Gone with the Wind
the Civil Rights movement and leaders
the Vietnam War and protests
the Space Race
the Kennedy presidential administration
the Johnson presidential administration
cars
clothing/fashion
large social events
etiquette
1960s words/slang
popular television stars
popular shows
cartoons
advances in technology and/or changes in television
Paul Newman
popular actors/actresses
Popular films
advances in technology and/or changes in movies
The Beatles
Elvis Presley
Hank Williams, Sr.
Other popular songs, groups or artists
Any trends in music during this time (How did music change?)
Hairstyles for women
Hairstyles for men
Woodstock
Gangs
Gone with the Wind
1960s Project Rubric.pdf |
Example topics and questions to ask as you research:
- Fashion
- What type of clothing was popular during that time period?
- Popular accessories?
- Popular hairstyles?
- Make sure to illustrate difference between Men and Women and also social classes
- Music
- What type music was popular during that time period?
- What musicians were popular?
- Try to find specific examples that could be listened to in class
- Recreation/Leisure
- What venue was used for entertainment? (movies, music, television, sports, etc)
- Popular activities (dances, games)
- Any popular movie stars, sports figures
- Food
- What was the American diet like?
- Popular restaurants and/or meal?
- Usually cook at home or dine out?
- Politics
- Who were the presidents during the decade?
- Any political scandals?
- Any wars?
- Values/culture
- What was important to the American people during that time period?
- How did they view women? People of color?
- Were there any movements or revolutions during that time period?
- Were there any popular sayings or slang?