1960’s Webquest
Before you begin your webquest:
1. One partner opens a blank Google Doc.
2. Share it with the other partner so you can both work on it together.
3. Type both of your names at the top of the page.
4. You are now ready to begin your quest.
5. YOU HAVE TODAY AND TOMORROW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT! MAKE SURE
TO USE YOUR TIME WISELY!
6. Once you are done, submit it to the GoogleClassroom assignment.
Research on your own for this section. Remember to use all safe/responsible Internet rules.
Answer these questions in your Google document using full sentences:
I. Life During the 1960’s
1. What was the population of the U.S. in the 1960's?
2. What was the average salary?
3. What was the minimum wage then?
4. What was the national debt?
5. What was the life expectancy for males and females?
6. Find the prices of 6 commonly used items in the 1960’s. How do they compare to today’s
prices?
7. In 1962, what important Supreme Court decision was made?
8. Which President was assassinated in 1963?
9. Who then became the President of the United States?
10. Research the following topics during the 1960’s. Then write a 5-7 sentence summary about
each and be sure to include a picture for each.
Topics: 1) theater, 2) education, 3) civil rights movement
II. Music of the 1960s
1. During the mid 1960s, music began to reflect a changing mood in America. Explain some of
the changes that occurred in music during this decade and explain why they happened?
2. Explain the event called “Woodstock” that took place in 1969. Why was this an important
event in the sixties culture?
3. List 5 artist/bands that were popular during the 1960’s.
4. Listen to some of the music from the 60’s: http://www.the60sofficialsite.com/jukebox/
III. Fads and Fashion
1. Describe some of the fashion trends during this time period. Include an image with each
description.
2. List five popular toys from the 1960’s (make sure you include images of the toys). Are any of
them still around today?
IV. Television and movies
1. List 5 popular T.V. shows from the 1960’s.
2. Explain how movies changed during this decade from previous decades and give two
examples of movies that demonstrate that change.
V. Art and Literature
1. List two cultural changes that occurred in literature written during the 1960s.
2. What influenced American art during the 1960s?
3. Describe the artist Andy Warhol and his cultural revolution of “pop art.” Include some images of
pop art from the decade.