1960 election - mat technology module

1960 Election Kennedy v. NixonGrade 11Mat technology moduleStephanie Buechel

Left Photo - https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/president-john-f-kennedy/Middle Photo - http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/29/politics/jfk-nixon-debate/index.htmlRight Photo - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Nixon1

Importance of Technology

Technology is used more and more frequently by students today so its important to utilize it in the classroom to engage your students.

This topic, specifically, shows students the power of technology both its advantages and disadvantages. The question this unit will aim to address is how did television, especially, influence the results of the 1960 election?

Presentation includes a slide (or two) that includes a rationale for the teaching topic. It addresses the questions: Why does it make sense to incorporate various uses of technology into this particular topic? What is gained\added by integrating technology into the teaching of this topic? Attach a video of yourself reading the statement of rationale. Use a digital camera, cell phone camera or your computer camera to create and upload to a site then link it. Make sure it works when viewed.

By using technology to conduct research but also to show its effect on national elections, you will be able to show students that while technology is fun it can also be harmful!2

Internet Sources & Reliability

Teachers as well as students should focus on having reliable sources in their teachingTo find reliable internet sources people should use these rules ->

All sources within this presentation have followed the rules stated above When using blogs, etc. look at the author and what their credibility is, if they cite their sources, etc. https://youtu.be/vOM0jrw-sTI Video source

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Blogs

Presentation includes at least one of each of the following: A link to a blog on your topic, a link to a podcast or an instructional video from Kahn Academy for example, on your topic, and/or a YouTube-like video on the topic, as well as a brief explanation of how these sites might be useful in teaching about the topic. (Use the notes section of your slides for your explanation.)

*Clicking the blog pictures will lead you to websites

Both of these blogs are important because they show that many different historians look at the same event from different viewpoints. As students will be writing an essay a the end of this unit about the effect of media on presidential elections its important to get as many different interpretations and reasons as possible in order for them to make their own interpretations.

http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/2016/09/the-debate-that-changed-the-world-of-politics/ - Blog on the Lefthttp://www.historyisnowmagazine.com/blog/2015/1/10/the-dramatic-1960-us-election-jfk-vs-nixon#.WHkURxsrLIU= - Blog on the Right

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Podcast

National Public Radio

Don Gonyea (Author/Speaker)

How JFK Fathered The Modern Presidential Campaign


* To hear the podcast simply hit play

This podcast will be useful as it is an interpretation of the 1960 election and its influence on modern politics. Students should be constantly reminded that what they learn in history class can affect how they look at the modern world!http://www.npr.org/2013/11/16/245550528/jfk-wrote-the-book-on-modern-presidential-campaigns

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Videos


* Three of the videos will play directly in the PowerPoint, the video on the bottom left needs to be clicked and will take you to the video link!

Video 1 [Top Left]: https://seanmunger.com/2013/09/26/the-first-great-debate-nixon-vs-kennedy-1960-video/This is a video that does not need to be watched in its entirety but it shows the full tv debate that historians say changed Presidential Elections forever. Students can watch and skim through this video to see how JFK was perceived to win the debate by those who watched it as Nixon LOOKED less appealing. If they just listen to it, however, they can also understand how those who listened to the debate on the radio believed Nixon won!Picture w/ Hyperlink [Bottom Left]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mp5EFlfi_8 (22:05 27:04) [Picture: http://www.history.com/news/the-first-kennedy-nixon-debate-55-years-ago]This is a video that leads to the History Channels interpretation of how the debate went rather than students having to read what historians say they can just hear the summary here if pressed for time. Video 2 [Top Right]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2tNkKAhMC4Another summary video this video quickly explains what went wrong for Nixon during the televised debateVideo 3 [Bottom Right]: https://youtu.be/zG1g6ZNbCuUThis AP US teacher quickly summarizes the entire election yes the tv debate was important and the focus of this presentation BUT it wasnt the end all. There is more context for students to know.

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Internet Resources to Help Teach History.com History.com has information available on many different topics but for the election of 1960 it has videos and texts written by historians to help summarize the information students are learning in terms that they will understand. New York Times The New York Times is amazing for primary sources as all of its archives are online. This particular link goes to what the media said about the presidential candidates of 1960 after the election and secondary information goes into the effects on the election because of this.

Presentation includes the URLs for at least three (3) agencies or organizations related in some way to the teaching topic, as well as a brief description of the agency/organization and/or how the website might be used in support of the topic. Please note: Hyperlink the name of the organization/agency to their website. (Use the notes section of your slides if you need more space to write descriptions)

As requested the hyperlinks are on the name of the organization and link to sites about the 1960 Election

1. History.com (http://www.history.com/news/the-first-kennedy-nixon-debate-55-years-ago)2. New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2014/09/26/on-this-day-nixon-and-kennedy-debate/)3. CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/29/politics/jfk-nixon-debate/index.html)7

Internet Resources to Help Teach CNN This is another great secondary source that links to a historians take on the 1960 elections. CNN also did a video series on the Race to the White House in 1960 that is linked here for students to review the material on as well.

Presentation includes the URLs for at least three (3) agencies or organizations related in some way to the teaching topic, as well as a brief description of the agency/organization and/or how the website might be used in support of the topic. Please note: Hyperlink the name of the organization/agency to their website. (Use the notes section of your slides if you need more space to write descriptions)

As requested the hyperlinks are on the name of the organization and link to sites about the 1960 Election

1. History.com (http://www.history.com/news/the-first-kennedy-nixon-debate-55-years-ago)2. New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2014/09/26/on-this-day-nixon-and-kennedy-debate/)3. CNN (http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/29/politics/jfk-nixon-debate/index.html)8

Essay Outline - KidspirationThis organizational tool will allow students to begin brainstorming for their essays throughout the unit.

Essay topic: What is the effect of the media on presidential elections? Use specific examples from the 1960 Election between JFK and Richard Nixon.

Presentation includes at least one (1) teaching resource (a diagram, a graphic organizer, etc.) that was created using either Inspiration or Kidspiration. Include in the notes section of the slide the answer to the following: 1.) How would this diagram/GO be used in an actual lesson? 2.) How does this visual enhance student understanding of the topic?

Many students have a hard time organizing their thoughts and connecting little ideas to the big picture. As this lesson progresses, students will be encouraged to be filling in their essay outlines so that they are able to write an essay at the end of the unit about the effect of the media on the election of 1960 (and if they so choose elections in the future).

Students are all at different levels when it comes to essay writing in high school. While some may not need any organization tool, others essays will fall apart and they wont be able to focus their attention on a main thesis. This diagram can be as detailed or vague as a student likes but its an amazing tool to remind students of an essays structure. They will also be reviewing the main ideas learned in this unit as they begin to find arguments and details about those arguments. 9

Teaching Materials OnlineMeet the PressRole-play activity where students will be able to be journalists, campaign managers and candidates and will see the effect of the press on election coverage & results

Interactive Election MapStudents can see just how Kennedy beat out the Nixon. They can see all of the data and statistics on here as well.

Presentation includes at least four (4) different teaching materials that were found at and/or created through at least two different websites. Materials should be varied (i.e., a worksheet, a story, a word-search, etc.) and should clearly support the teaching topic. Is there an app for that? New this year! One of your four could include a link to a site that relates to your topic that uses an app for any type of device like an ipad or similar technology.

*Clicking on the pictures within presentation mode will immediately send you to their websites!

In Class RoleplayMeet the PressStudents will be playing journalists, campaign managers and candidatesStudents will be conducting mock interviews and debates and seeing the difference in their performance in who wins when solely seen and heardStudents will see the effect that journalists can play on election results as wellhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2101.shtml (Meet the Press)

Interactive Election Map With an interactive election map students will be able to explore all of the different data and statistics of the 1960 Election Results. What isnt on here, though, is demographic statistics (men v. women who voted for whom, religious affiliations, race/nationality, etc.) so I would create a worksheet where students can guess the demographic statistics of the election and can discuss whyFor example, more women may have voted for Kennedy after seeing him on television http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/national.php?year=1960

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Teaching Materials OnlineMass Media & The Political AgendaLesson plan that includes a word document and PowerPoint for teachers to use to show students the effect of media on politicsWebinar: Do Presidential Debates Matter?This is a webinar provided by PBS that allows students to look at influential presidential debates and see if the debate really impacted election results.

Presentation includes at least four (4) different teaching materials that were found at and/or created through at least two different websites. Materials should be varied (i.e., a worksheet, a story, a word-search, etc.) and should clearly support the teaching topic. Is there an app for that? New this year! One of your four could include a link to a site that relates to your topic that uses an app for any type of device like an ipad or similar technology.


Lesson PlanMass Media & The Political AgendaIncludes word doc. Lesson plan, guided worksheet and PowerPoint presentationhttps://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/mass-media-and-political-agenda-278170

WebinarDo Presidential Debates Matter?Includes video, PowerPoints and other worksheets provided by PBS as an extensive webinar (could be broken down to points just about Nixon/Kennedy or used as a wrap up to connect to other debates/elections)https://sharemylesson.com/teaching-resource/webinar-do-presidential-debates-matter-27787811

Subject-Specific WebsiteHistoryteacher.net is an amazing resource for teachers new and old. There are lesson plans, recommended research sites, quizzes, videos, lesson plans, PowerPoints and anything else a history teacher could need!

This page is all about Kennedy and the beginning of her resources is about the election. There are quizzes, videos and primary sources on here anyone can use!

Presentation includes at least one (1) subject-specific website (from among the list provided in the Materials folder or others) and discusses how a teacher might use this website in support of the teaching topic. (Use notes section of slide for further explanations.)


http://www.historyteacher.net/Historyteacher.net is an amazing resource for teachers new and old. There are lesson plans, recommended research sites, quizzes, videos, lesson plans, PowerPoints and anything else a history teacher could need!http://www.historyteacher.net/AmericanHistoryAndGovernment/Topics/Chapter28-NewFrontierAndGreatSociety.htmThis page is all about Kennedy and the beginning of her resources is about the election. There are quizzes, videos and primary sources on here anyone can use!

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Websites to Support Teaching TopicJFK LibraryThis source has lesson plans about political debates and why JFK may have won due to the advice he received and his visual presence on the television. It comes with primary sources and debate score sheets for students to fill in!PBSThis source includes materials that will help students study Presidential debates and be able to hold their own mock debate at the end of the unit showing understanding of the electoral process!

Presentation includes at least two (2) websites from two (2) different categories that could be used in support of the teaching topic. A brief description of what each website offers is also included.

PBShttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/lessons_plans/host-a-presidential-debate-lesson-plan/This source includes materials that will help students study Presidential debates and be able to hold their own mock debate at the end of the unit showing understanding of the electoral process!JFK Libraryhttps://www.jfklibrary.org/~/media/assets/Education%20and%20Public%20Programs/Education/Lesson%20Plans/Political%20Debates%20Lesson%20Plan.pdfThis source has lesson plans about political debates and why JFK may have won due to the advice he received and his visual presence on the television. It comes with primary sources and debate score sheets for students to fill in!

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An App for the ClassroomAppletreeOriginally meant to be a communication between teachers and parents, teachers can use Appletree for students as well! This app allows teachers to send updates, messages (like texts) and post on a calendar for students to see what is coming up!

Presentation includes at least one or two sites that are considered to be applications that enhance collaboration between students and teachers. Provide a brief description of how these applications might be used to foster collaborative uses of technology as it applies to this topic. (Use notes section of slide for further explanations.)

https://youtu.be/KKdDMcsBZNE

Students love to be able to contact their teacher and ask each other questions. With an Appletree classroom set up, students can message one another [this feature can be turned off], their teacher and see progress reports, classroom updates and many other things going on in their classroom. No longer can students say, I didnt have my group partners phone number! or I forgot what the homework was! when they can easily find it on their smartphone!14

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