The 1960s & the Vietnam War
Subtitle: by Kevin O'Reilly.
Contributors: Social Studies School Service.
Series: Decison making in U.S. history
Publisher: Social Studies School Service
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Culver City, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9781560042976
Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States.; Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Presidents -- Election -- 1960 -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States.; Presidents -- Election -- 1968 -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States.; Civil rights -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Study and teaching (Secondary); History -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Secondary); United States -- History -- 20th century -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
Other titles: 1960s and the Vietnam War
Description: "Involving students in real historical problems that convey powerful lessons about U.S. history, these thought-provoking activities combine core content with valuable practice in decision making, critical thinking, and understanding multiple perspectives. O'Reilly - an experienced, award winning teacher - has students tackle fascinating historical questions that put students in the shoes of a range of people from the past, from the rich and famous to ordinary citizens. Each lesson can be done either as an in-depth activity or as a "quick motivator." Detailed teacher pages give step-by-step instructions, list key vocabulary terms, offer troubleshooting tips, present ideas for post-activity discussions, and furnish lists of related sources. Reproducible student handouts clearly lay out the decision-making scenarios, provide "outcomes," and present related primary source readings and/or images with analysis questions"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: "Product Code: ZP347"--T. p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Grades 8-12"--P. [4] of cover.
Table of contents: value: Introduction; value: The 1960s and the Vietnam War; value: Lesson 1. Election of 1960; value: Lesson 2. Cuban invasion plan, 1961; value: Lesson 3. Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962; value: Lesson 4. The Great Society; value: Lesson 5. Vietnam - early U.S. involvement, 1945-1963; value: Lesson 6. Vietnam, 1964-1965; value: Lesson 7. Civil rights, 1963; value: Lesson 8. Election of 1968