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Exploring the 1960's: A WebQuest

Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Teacher's Page

Conclusion:


Now that you have completed your journey to the 1960's, you should have a thorough understanding of the political and social events of the time. These not only helped shaped the events in the novel The Outsiders, but also the world today. Many important historical events took place. Many advances in technology were made. And great steps in becoming the strong, united America that we are today, began in the 1960's. Everywhere we look today, we can see the remnants of the incredible 1960's! So, be sure to answer the BIG question

How have the events of the 1960’s shaped the world today?

Some things to think about.
If you were alive in the 1960's and still alive today, how might you interpret things differently?
How did the Civil Rights movement affect the recent historical event of the Presidential election?
Do you see similar parallels between the Vietnam War and Iraq War?
What new things have you learned through your travels back to the 1960's?

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