“The Decades Project “
TASK: Select decade from the 1900s to research
You may pick the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or the 1980s.
NO ONE IS TO DO THE 1990s.
*****I do not want everyone’s project to be on the same decade. I am limiting the
number of people/partnerships that can do a decade to 3. That means no more
than 3 people/pairs can do the same decade*****
-----since I am not at school today, to pick a decade go to edmodo.com and sign
up for the decade you want. If you see that 3 people have already replied to a
decade, you have to pick a different one.
Please read the directions below, and start working on STEP 1 (research)
which is below)
Directions:
1. Students will work alone or with a partner. **Groups of three are not
allowed**
If you work with a partner, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SIT WITH THEM. You
can divide up the research and start hunting, or ask the supply teacher if
you may move.
2. Each project should include information on the following:
A) Fashion/Clothing/Hairstyles (men and women)
B) Food
C) Music
D) Entertainment/Recreation/Leisure
E) Values (Culture, what was important, slang, etc.)
F) Politics
G) Economy
H) Inventions, technology
3. This project should provide the audience with an overall idea of what
happened during that decade and what it would be like to live during that
time period.
4. After researching the topic, students will need to determine the format the
project will take. ***I will talk to you about this next CaML class*** TODAY,
Just start to gather information!!!!
Step 1 - Research and Data (must use at least 3 sources)
1. Fashion
A) What type of clothing was popular during that time period?
B) Popular accessories?
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C) Popular hairstyles?
D) Make sure to illustrate difference between Men and Women and
also social classes
2. Music
A) What type music was popular during that time period?
B) What musicians were popular?
C) Try to find specific examples that could be listened to in class
3. Recreation/Leisure
A) What venue was used for entertainment? (movies, music,
television, sports, etc)
B) Popular activities (dances, games)
C) Any popular movie stars, sports figures
D) Food - What was the American diet like? Popular restaurants
and/or meal? Usually cook at home or dine out? (Bring samples)
4. Politics
A) Who were the presidents during the decade?
B) Any political scandals?
C) Any wars?
5. Economy
A)
B)
C)
D)
How was the economy at the time?
What was the unemployment rate?
Were there any shortages?
How was the tax rate?
6. Values/culture
A) What was important to the American people during that time
period?
B) How did they view women? People of color?
C) Were there any movements or revolutions during that time period?
D) Were there any popular sayings or slang?
7. Inventions/Technology
A) Were there any important/influential inventions that came out of
your decade?
B) How did the inventions impact the American people?
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