The 1960s: A Decade of Change

The following is a guideline for you to follow while completing your project:

1. Each student should research his/her own topic using the designated resources below and become an expert for your group.
   
2. The FIRST place to start is your textbook. Read the appropriate chapters in the textbook to get the historical overview of the 1960s.
   
3. You will then proceed to the designated resources outlined in the "Roles of Students" tab that will help you understand your section better.  Be sure to cite whichever website you take information from using proper MLA formatting on your works cited page.
   * You should not copy anything word for word unless you are using a quote.  However, you should copy information in your own words as part of your notes.  Remember: Plagiarism is more than three words in a row copied directly from a source!!! 
   *Don�t forget that ALL events must be cited!!
   *****BEWARE ***** PLAGIARISM = ZERO FOR YOUR ENTIRE PROJECT *****
   
4. ORGANIZE your PowerPoint to include the following:
   A.)  Going in chronological order, discuss ten different events during the 1960s that pertain to your topic.  Be sure to include pictures of the people/events that you are discussing throughout your PowerPoint presentation.  It is highly suggested that you somehow input a timeline throughout your presentation so it is easy to keep track of your different events.
   B.)  You must have a completed works cited on the last slide of your presentation using proper MLA format.  If you do not do this works cited, you will get a zero for the individual portion of this project!  Again, remember that ALL events must be cited!
   C.)  Finally, all PowerPoints must be uploaded on eTUSD by the due date�you will not be bringing anything in to class.  Points will be deducted if your PowerPoint is not uploaded onto eTUSD.
   
5. For your final project, you will be writing, directing, starring, editing, and producing a historical recreation of your events.  This is just as it sounds�you will act out various events from your topic on film.  As in any historical recreation you want to do your best to make the situation believeable.  To do this you will need to use props, costumes, and settings that best portray the event.  BE SURE TO INCLUDE an intro between each event and an explanation of what you acted out afterwards including the significance of the event.  Remember, you should have each topic represented equally throughout your video using all of the people in your group as the actors.  You may use your friends as "extras" in the video if you need, but remember that they are a reflection of you, so be sure that they act appropriately!
   
6. Lastly, after we have viewed all of the videos, you will be participating in a debate forum with your classmates that had the same topic as you did.  You need to be prepared to explain why you chose the events that you did, which means that you need to have a firm grasp of all of the important events within your topic so that you can intelligently argue why the events you chose were the most important.  After each student has explained why they chose their events, you will have the opportunity to give a rebuttal argument, again with the purpose of convincing the rest of the class why your events were more important than some of the events chosen by other students. 
   
7. Once the debate is finished, every student that did not present will decide, based on their fellow students presentations, what they believe were the five most important events for that topic during the 1960s.  Remember, some of your events may be the same as your classmates, but your explanations will differ and set you apart from one another.  If your event is chosen by a majority of your fellow students, you will receive bonus points towards your overall grade.  Each student is not allowed to vote for one of their own team members.
   
8. After the project has been concluded, you will complete an evaluation of yourself and your team members and the contributions made to your overall project.  Remember that attendance, contribution to final project, quality of work and quantity of work are all being evaluated.