Life in the Sixties - MEET IN LIBRARY OCTOBER 29

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[While we're in the library today, also do BLOG #5 and check out a copy of The Outsiders. TURN IN THIS HANDOUT TODAY!!]

Part 1: Use the website links below to complete the first 10 questions. (This handout is available at the class website if you prefer to use hyperlinks: http://mrsdsmith.tripod.com )

Greasers	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greaser_(subculture)
50s & 60s Toys	http://www.his-forever.com/50s_toys.htm
1960s Fashion	http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/1960s-fashion-pants.htm http://www.fashion-era.com/the_1960s_mini.htm
1960s Slang	http://cougartown.com/slang.html
1960s Gangs	http://www.gangsorus.com/gang_history.html
1960s TV	http://www.tvparty.com/fall1.html
1960s Timeline	http://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1960.html
1960s World Events	http://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/dsn/history/1960s.html
1960s Pop Music	http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Pop-Modern/1960.html
History	http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4993
Facts & Events	http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1960s.html http://www.auroraontheweb.com/east66/1966/66econ.html http://www.wgeneration.com/1960.html

1. List 5 bands that were popular during the early to mid 1960’s.

2. List 5 popular T.V. shows from the 1960’s.

3. Write the names of two presidents in the 1960’s.

4. Find the prices of six commonly used items in the 1960’s.

5. List five popular toys from the 1960’s.

6. Read about greasers and write a brief summary of the 1950's/1960’s greaser subculture.

7. What are some reasons why a teenager might join a gang in the 60's?

8. What were gangs like in the 1960’s?

9. List 5 slang words with their definitions.

10. List 3 major world events from the 1960's.

PART 2:

1. Look at a picture of a madras shirt and read the description. What is madras? http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=157242

2. Google “1960s male pompadour.” Enjoy the pictures. Then write a brief description:

3. Use the following links to find pictures of a Corvair and a Mustang: http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Corvair/ http://www.mustangdreams.com/mdconvert.htm Which car do you like better and why?

4. Use Google to search for a picture of a “young” Paul Newman. Write a brief description of who he was and what he did.