Unit+8+-+Civil+Rights,+Vietnam,+and+More+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc In this unit, we will be exploring two of the more turbulent issues of the latter half of the twentieth century in US History: The Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Students will be tracing the origins of the Civil Rights Movement back to the early 1900s and examine how those theories were modified and advanced by the likes of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and others. We'll be exploring the effectiveness of various events, demonstrations, and protests in bringing about this change. We'll then shift our attention to the controversial Vietnam War and examine why so many in America were opposed to America's involvement and how the general mood towards Vietnam soured as time went on. Finally, we'll examine the hippie-counterculture movement that began to emerge during this time period and the divisive impact this had on American society during this time period. Throughout all of these events, we'll also explore the role that pop culture played as a means of influencing popular opinion on these matters.

__Essential Questions__

 * How effective were the various civil rights leaders in bringing about equality for all races during this time period?
 * What were the successes and limitations of the civil rights movement and why were these obstacles not overcome?
 * Why did so many Americans oppose the Vietnam War? Was the United States' involvement in this conflict justified? Why or why not?
 * Did mass media influence society's views on events during this time period? Was it a reflection of the general mood of society? Both? Why?

__Key Deadlines/Dates__
April 2nd (Block D) and April 3rd - Lesson Plans for Music Teaching Project and Civil Rights Maps are due April 19th - Unit Exam April 20th - Prom

__Class #1 - Intro to Civil Rights (Tuesday, March 27th)__
In this class, we'll go through a brief introduction to the Civil Rights Movement and talk about the nature of the movement. We'll go back to its unofficial modern origins with the Brown vs. Board of Education decision which overturned the earlier ruling in Plessy vs. Ferguson. Students will also begin to map out where various key events during the Civil Rights Movement took place and time will be given to work on the lesson plans for the Music Teaching Project.

1. Catch up on sleep!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Introduction to Civil Rights - brief discussion 3. Work time on Civil Rights Maps and Music Teaching Project
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - Work Day on Previously Assigned Material (Thursday, March 29th)__
This class will only meet for 45 minutes as this day as parent-teacher conferences are being held that afternoon. (I hope to see all of your parents there!!!) Students will be given time to work on their Civil Rights Maps and their lesson plans for the Music Teaching Project. These two tasks are both due at the beginning of the next class (Monday, April 2nd for Block D, Tuesday, April 3rd for Block E).

1. Continue to work on your Civil Rights Map and your Music Teaching Project.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Work time on your Civil Rights Map and your Music Teaching Project.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - Early Civil Rights (Block D - Mon., April 2nd, Block E - Tues., April 3rd)__
In this class, we'll spend a fair amount of time talking about the mapping activity that you should have completed for today's class. We'll look at the role of geography and how that factors in to the Civil Rights Movement. I will also give you some time to work on your Music Teaching Projects. (Remember: Your lesson plans are due today!!!) I will meet with each group individually to discuss your plans and any issues that have arisen as you've begun work on this project.

1. Complete your Civil Rights Map and turn it in 2. Finish your lesson plan for the Music Teaching Project and upload it to your page on the wiki.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Work on Music Teaching Projects 3. Begin to read Chapter 28, Section 1 and answer Questions #1-4 on page 915.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #4 - Martin Luther King and Malcolm X (Wednesday, April 4th)__
In this class, we'll discuss the ideologies of two of the most prominent Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Both of these men had different views on how African Americans should go about working to achieve civil rights that appealed to very different groups of people. Which one had the better plan? Who was more effective? We'll tackle these questions and more, and hear the first two teaching projects of the year.

1. Have Questions #1-4 answered from Chapter 28, Section 1 ready to turn in
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Lecture: King vs X 3. Music Teaching Projects
 * In-Class Activities:**


 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #5 - Other Voices in Civil Rights (Friday, April 6th)__
Not all African Americans agreed with the viewpoints that Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X put forth. As time went on, many became frustrated with what was perceived as a very slow moving Civil Rights Movement and thus, many people adopted more extreme measures in an attempt to gain rights more quickly. Some of those include Stokley Carmichael and the Black Panthers. We'll look at these two along with others during this class and analyze their effectiveness in achieving Civil Rights.

1. Read "The Ballot or The Bullet" and "Letters From a Birmingham Jail" (See the attachment and link below.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Discuss "Extreme Civil Rights" Leaders 3. Music Teaching Projects 4. Begin work on Vietnam Readings - This is due on Tuesday, April 10th. (The forecast is MOSTLY QUIZZY!!!)
 * In-Class Activities:**

Excerpts from The Ballot or The Bullet Intro to Vietnam Readings
 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #6 - Intro to the Vietnam War (Tuesday, April 10th)__
In this class, we'll begin to look at the basic issues that caused the Vietnam War and the United States' decision to enter the conflict. Studdents will have completed a reading assignment prior to class and will be quizzed on that reading! We'll also continue on with our music teaching projects.

1. Complete the Vietnam Readings from the previous class. (You can find the link under the "Resources for this class" section.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Quiz on Intro to Vietnam Readings 3. Lecture: Intro to Vietnam 4. Music Teaching Project
 * In-Class Activities:**


 * Resources for this class:**