According to iconic musician John Lennon, "The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn't the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility.” The 1960s were a time of great change in our nation. Young people found their voice, as they protested against war and racism. Older generations began to question the world they grew up in. As a nation, our culture changed in every way imaginable. Your job is to learn about the 1960s in order to help you understand the journey we will take with Mark and Bryon as they grow up and face challenges in a time much different than our own. Some of the topics we will discuss will be controversial, so keep an open mind and get ready to explore the groovy 60s.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With your group, explore the different areas of the culture of the 60s using the tabs at the top of the page. For the part of culture that your group is assigned, use the links on the page for that area to answer the questions given to your group.
Each person will write the answers to their questions in the appropriate boxes on the web quest page of the reading packet.
Be prepared to share your findings in front of the class when we come back together to discuss.
As other groups share, write their findings in the appropriate boxes as well.