The Outsiders - 1960's Webquest

Introduction

You are about to travel back in time to a world very different from the one that we live in today. It was a simpler time, before social media, video games, cell phones, or even computers. Although the 1960's were very different from what you are used to growing up with, you will probably be surprised at how well you can relate to, understand, and even learn from the characters in S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders. You will explore everything from 60's music and fashion to government, cars and even gang life.

Task

What was it like living in the 1960's?

Your task is to gain knowledge of the early 1960's culture in order to better understand and connect with the characters in The Outsiders.

Using the websites provided on the Process page, you will be asked to explore all aspects of the 60s. This process will take some time, as you will be asked to do some investigative work finding specific facts and details about important people, events, and activities of the decade.

Process

The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the year 1966. You will use the links below to explore, find and record information about the setting of the novel.

Step 1: Create a new document.

Step 2: Title it "The Outsiders 1960 WebQuest"

Step 3: Answer all questions and label it with "Parts". For example:

Part 1 - Oklahoma

Part 2 - Economy

PART 1 - OKLAHOMA

Map of the State of Oklahoma, USA - Nations Online Project

https://www.google.ca/maps

Tulsa - Place Explorer - Data Commons

Tulsa | The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (okhistory.org)

1. What country is Oklahoma in?

2. What is the second largest city in Oklahoma?

3. What is the population of Tulsa?

4. If you were to drive in a car from Bridgeport to Tulsa how long would it take you?

5. Write one additional fun fact that you learned about Oklahoma from your research

PART 2 - ECONOMY

http://www.paschal66.org/costs_in_1966.htm

High egg prices due to a 'collusive scheme' by suppliers, group claims (cnbc.com)

Record the prices of the following items in the year 1966.

Google and record our current prices for each item below (#1-5)

1. A new home

2. A gallon of gas

3. A dozen eggs

4. A gallon of milk

5. A new car

note: a gallon has approximately 4 liters

PART 3 - MUSIC

http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/60smusic.html

http://www.tvparty.com/fall1.html

1. What was the "British Invasion"?

2. What band was most commonly associated with the "British Invasion?"

3. List 3 other popular bands or artists from the 1960's.

4. List a popular song title from each of the bands/artists you named in question 3.

PART 4 - ENTERTAINMENT

http://www.tvparty.com/fall1.html

https://frametrek.com/best-movies-of-the-1960s/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Paul-Newman

https://www.retrowaste.com/1960s/toys-in-the-1960s/

1. List two popular TV shows from this decade.

2. List two popular movies from this decade.

3. List and briefly describe three popular toys from this decade.

4. Who is Paul Newman?

PART 5 - STYLE/FASHION

https://news.orvis.com/products-we-love/checkered-past-a-brief-history-of-the-madras-plaid-shirt

http://coolmenshair.com/2011/08/how-to-style-a-pompadour-hair.html

http://www.mustangdreams.com/mdconvert.htm

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/according-to-plan-1960-chevrolet-corvair

1. Describe and provide a picture a madras shirt.

2. Briefly describe provide a picture of the pompadour hairstyle.

3. Describe a provide a picture Mustang.

4. Describe a provide a picture Corvair.

PART 6 - MAJOR EVENTS

https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/baby-boomers-1

http://geography.about.com/od/populationgeography/a/babyboom.htm

The Sixties . Timeline . Text Version | PBS

The 1960s History - Events, Timeline & Facts | HISTORY

1. List and briefly describe four major events from this decade.

2. Give a brief description of the baby boom.

3. Name 2 presidents of the 1960's.

PART 7 - GREASER SUBCULTURE

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/print/p-teach_lesson4_worksheet2.html

GREASER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

Greaser Subculture of the 1950s | Overview, Look & Style - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com

1. List 5 slang terms and their meaning.

2. Describe Greaser subculture.

Evaluation

	3 Points	2 Points
Accuracy of Answers	90%-100% of student’s answers on webquest document are correct.	89%-70% of student’s answers on webquest document are correct.	69% or less of student answers are correct.
Completeness of Work	Student answered all questions completely. Answers show thought.	Student answered all questions but answers are not complete or thought out.	Student left some answers blank on webquest document.
Use of Class Time	Student was never seen off task during class time.	Students was seen off task 2-3 times.	Student was seen off task more than 3 times.

Conclusion

Check your "Outsiders 1960s WebQuest" document to make sure that all 7 parts are complete and that you have included your name on the document. Once you have double-checked your work, please upload your document with me through TEAMS.

Now you're ready to read the novel!