It's all about yesterday

Introduction

Today you will look back in the 70's and learn about society, entertainment, politics, science and sports of that time.

Task

You have two classes to finish this task. First, you will listen to the song, complete the exercise and relate it to the article. Working in pairs, you will read about the most important events in history and reflect on them. You will read the instructions on the process page answering the questions by following the links provided to the appropriate websites and pages.

Process

The first part of the activity will be done invidually and the second will be done in groups. Let's start!

Part 1: Individual work

Open a word document and wirte your answers there. Copy the lyrics, highlight the verbs in past, make a list and provide their infinitive form.

Watch the video "Get back" by The Beatles and answer:

1. Where were the beatles singing?

2. What did the people do?

3. What did the policemen do?

4. What do you think happened at the end of the song?

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_WyowXd-IQ

Lyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/beatles/get+back_10026516.html

Part 2: work in groups.

Read the text and answer

1. How is the song connected to the article?

2. What war was breaking out 1970?

3. When did VCRs appear?

4. Who was the president of the United States in 1972? What happened during his presidency?

5.What was the tallest building in 1974?

6.When was Microsoft founded?

7.When did "Saturday Night live" premiere?

8.Where was the first ebola virus outbreak detected?

9.When was the first test-tube baby born?

10. What company was the first to introduce the walkman?

Article :https://www.thoughtco.com/g00/1970s-timeline-1779954?i10c.referrer=http…

Dictionary:http://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/

After you read the article, make a list of unknown words and a timeline on the most important events.

You can also check this link: http://americasbesthistory.com/abhtimeline1970.html

Evaluation

For this task, you will be evaluated based on the completion of the webquest. This includes answering all the questions in full and using your own words. Hand in your printed work.

Hope you enjoyed this work!

Conclusion

Now that you have learnt about the 70's, you are ready to compare both past and present. Also,you are able to present orally the timeline you have created.