Ms. Debbie Meek--English Department--The 1960s: Boxing, Civil Rights, Political Movements and Technology

 

 

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Background to The Contender:

Group Research and Power Point

Group Members

Group Research Topics: (Keep other topics in mind.

Consult with other groups

if you might overlap).

Boxing Clubs and the Training of a Boxer

Famous Boxers of the 1950’s and 1960’s

Boxing Match: People and Boxing Moves

Civil Rights Movements in the 1960’s

Harlem in the 1960’s

Technology in the 1960’s (phones, music

Life in the 1960’s (clothes, music, popular culture)

Title Slide: topic & group members

2 visuals Goal/Task: Create a Power Point Educational Presentation

 (5 min.).

 This must include:

of person, situation, place, object, gathering, tournament (minimum)

3 bulleted information slides: Organize in a logical fashion (minimum)

 (May include visuals)

Other slides you deem relevant

Last Slide: Works Cited for the Power Point Information

 (Compile/share all individual cites)

Web sites, photos, film, music, books, magazines, Database (1 is required)

 

For People ·          Date of birth/Death ·          Where they grew up ·          Who they became ·          Biographical Notes ·          Formative Experiences ·          Influences ·          Legacy ·          Titles

For Historical Period, Location, Technology, Boxing Match/moves ·          Identify period/ place/items ·          Indicate Dates ·          Explain the History/Purpose ·          Facts that seem important ·          Images/Examples/Makes ·          Connections to teenagers ·          People involved/jobs ·          Execution of boxing moves

Clubs, Social Movements, Political Movements ·          Names, titles ·          Define any terms ·          Dates that apply ·          Founders ·          Reason for formation/goals ·          Members ·          Practices ·          Social/legal results

 

Timetable:     Begin research Friday, Nov. 22

Set up “Individual” and  Collaborative “Works cited”

Individual and Group Work in Library/lab

Individual Works Cited Due Date

Group Power Point Due Date:)

Printed copy of Power Point to Ms. Meek ****The Slides provide the Key Points:

You must digest the knowledge of the topic, and fill in the details as you present.

Hint: Let different group members become the experts on particular slides.