Unit+9+-+Recent+American+History

** Class #1 - "Shifting Sides" in America (Block G - Thursday, April 21st, Block A - Friday, April 22nd) **
toc In this class, we'll look at how, despite the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, America is still not a unified nation. We'll look at why that was the case and how many people, perhaps even a majority of people, switched political allegiances and the implications of that decision.


 * Homework for this class:** None


 * Homework for next class:** None, except for the person who is doing the "Inner City Blues" Music Teaching Project

Key Concepts for Unit 9 - Class 1
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Class #2 - Music Teaching Projects - Inner City Blues (Monday, April 25th)
In this class, we'll have student presentations on the problems associated with the inner cities of America during the late 20th Century. I will also be leading a brief discussion on the Supreme Court - judicial activism vs judicial review, and issues surrounding the Supreme Court that come to light during this time period.


 * Homework for this class:** None, unless you are the one presenting for this lesson


 * Homework for next class:** None

Class #3 - The Energy Crisis (Wednesday, April 27th)
In this class, we'll explore the causes and consequences of the energy crisis of the 1970s. We'll look at the role of US involvement in the Middle East and how that played a role in causing the energy crisis. We'll also look at the solutions proposed by the three presidents of this decade and evaluate the effectiveness of those policies.


 * Homework for this class:** None


 * Homework for next class:** Read pg. 1022-1032 in your textbook. The forecast is mostly quizzy, so bring your umbrellas :)


 * Resources for this class:**
 * The Energy Crisis of the 1970s**

Class #4 - The Story of Us (Friday, April 29th)
This class will be just 45 minutes long as this is a make-up day for classes being canceled due to the typhoon last September. We'll be viewing an episode from "America: The Story of Us" on the role of innovation in the late 20th Century, particularly pertaining to communication technology.


 * Homework for this class:** Journals from Class #3 are due


 * Homework for next class:** Possible quiz on the reading from class #3

Classes #5 and #6- Nixon and Watergate (Monday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 4th)
This class will focus on the issue of Watergate and how that derailed the Nixon administration. We'll look not only at the political implications and constitutional questions that arose from this scandal, but the issues that came up dealing with freedom of the press as well as a result of Watergate. Note: Those of you missing this class due to AP testing should go through the wikipage for this lesson on your own time, prior to the next class on Wednesday.


 * Homework for this class:** Read pg. 1022-1032


 * Homework for next class:** Read the excerpt from "The Feminine Mystique" which is on the "Resources" page for Class #7

Nixon and Watergate
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Class #7 - The Women's Liberation Movement of the 1970s (Friday, May 6th)
This class will focus on the push for women's rights during the 1970s and some of the opposition to this movement. We'll look at what was accomplished and what wasn't and why and how some of those issues still persist today.


 * Homework for this class:** Read "The Feminine Mystique" excerpts, found on the "Resources" page for this class.


 * Homework for next class:** None

The Women's Liberation Movement
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Class #8 - Roe v. Wade (Wednesday, May 11th)
In this class, we will finish our discussion of the Women's Liberation Movement of the 1970s and 80s by evaluating its impact. We'll then turn our discussion to one of the most heated topics in recent US History: the issue of abortion. Is this an issue of a woman having the right to choose what to do with her body or is it a form of legalized murder? We'll look at the actual case and some follow up cases that have taken place since then and discuss why this remains such a heated issue today.


 * Homework for this class:** None


 * Homework for next class:** Roe v. Wade Legacy Review Questions

Roe v. Wade Information Page
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Class #9 - The Reagan Administration and Reagan's Ideology (Block G Only - May 13th)
This class will focus begin with a brief recap of Roe v. Wade and we will discuss the homework for today's class. We will then begin to look at the Reagan administration and how his political ideology was a sharp departure from the ideologies of the administrations of the past twenty years.

Please note that Block A will have a music teaching project on this date instead of discussing President Reagan. Information on this teaching project can be found at the following link: __Songs Without A Home I__


 * Homework for this class:** Roe v. Wade Legacy Review Questions


 * Homework for next class:** None

Ronald Reagan
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Class #10 - Music Teaching Projects (Block G - May 16th, Block A - May 17th)
This class will be taught by you! We'll be focusing on a variety of topics as part of the "Songs Without A Home" Teaching Project. At the end of class, I will be introducing the Debate Project.


 * Homework for this class:** None


 * Homework for next class:** Introductory reading for the Debate Project

__Songs Without A Home - Jinna- May 16th__ **-** Block G __Songs Without A Home II - Jay G - May 17th__ - Block A
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Class #11 - Wrap up of Reagan, Roe, and More (May 18th)
In this class, I will talk in greater depth about the expectations for the Debate Project. We will also go through the Unit 8 Exam and talk about some of the concerns that I had with it. We will then be wrapping up our discussion of the Reagan Administration, answering the key question: Was Reagan right when he said "Government is not the solution to our problems. Government IS the problem."


 * Homework for this class:** Introductory reading for the Debate Project


 * Homework for next class:** None

Debate Project
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Class #12 - The Two Americas (May 23rd)
In this class, we'll begin to look at the political divide that exists in America today. Is America truly divided? If so, how? If not, why not? We'll look at a debate between a liberal and a conservative and ask ourselves how they developed their ideologies and look at some recent voting trends that may or may not show this divide in America and the implications thereof. I will also be giving you about 45 minutes to work on your debate project in class. These are coming up relatively quickly, with our first debates taking place on May 26th (Block G) and May 27th (Block A)


 * Homework for this class:** None


 * Homework for next class:** Complete the Student Survey on the debate between a Conservative and a Liberal (Note: This will take you about an hour and a half to do, so plan accordingly.)

The Two Americas
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Class #13 - More on The Two Americas (May 25th)
In this class, we'll look at our responses to the student survey on the debate between a Conservative and a Liberal. We will then have a video conference with these two individuals to discuss their political viewpoints and why they hold them. I will be giving you some time in class to work on your debate preparation.


 * Homework for this class:** Complete the Student Survey on the debate between a Conservative and a Liberal


 * Homework for next class:** Article summaries for debates are due. First debate groups need to be ready to present

Class #17 - Population Shifts (June 3rd)
In this class, we'll look at some of the shifts that have taken place in the US population over the last few decades with the decline of the rust belt and rise of the sun belt. We'll also look at the role of demographics and how that factors into the population shifts that have taken place over time.


 * Homework for this class:** G Block Only - Your debate analysis papers are due


 * Homework for next class:** None, unless you are the person conducting your Music Teaching Project.

Demographic Changes in the US
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