Introduction
Hello!
Did you know that the 1950s in America provided hundreds of changes in popular culture. Americans began to enjoy life more often and with lots more choices. During this WebQuest, students are to find some of these additions and write two sentences about each one.
Task
This WebQuest has five different categories for you to learn about. The categories that we will learn about include
- Technology
- Entertainment (television show or movie)
- Sports
- Toys
- Music
Process
Please use the following links to learn more about the five categories. After choosing a specific addition, write two sentences about the addition to pop culture in America on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to put your name and period number at the top of your paper.
Technology
http://fiftiesweb.com/pop/inventions/
Entertainment
http://www.wgeneration.com/1950.html
Sports
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/1950-sports
Toys
http://www.skooldays.com/blog/toys-in-the-50s/
Music
http://rateyourmusic.com/list/QuartzM386/_1950s__billboards_top_100_son…
Evaluation
10 Points -
Student found 5 additions to popular culture in America and wrote two sentences about the additions.
9 Points -
Student found 5 additions to popular culture in America and wrote one sentence about the additions.
8 Points -
Student found 4 additions to popular culture in America and wrote two sentences about the additions.
7 Points -
Student found 4 additions to popular culture in America and wrote one sentences about the additions.
6 Points -
Student found 3 additions to popular culture in America and wrote two sentences about the additions.
5 Points -
Student found 3 additions to popular culture in America and wrote one sentence about the additions.
4 Points -
Student found 2 additions to popular culture in America and wrote two sentences about the additions.
3 Points -
Student found 2 additions to popular culture in America and wrote one sentence about the additions.
2 Points -
Student found 1 addition to popular culture in America and wrote two sentences about the addition.
1 Point -
Student found 1 addition to popular culture in America and wrote one sentence about the addition.
0 Points -
Student did not find any additions to popular culture in American and did not write any sentences about the additions.
Conclusion
Did you find anything that surprised you about America in the 1950s?
What was your favorite addition to American pop culture?
Was it hard to find the information needed on the websites provided?
If so, which ones?
Credits
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Toni Boles-Fitzwater