history of american popular culture in the 20th century
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History of American Popular Culture in the 20th Century
(Blocks 2 & 5)
Teacher: Melisa [email protected]
About me
● Have been teaching at LS since the fall of 2001 (10-12th grades)● Graduate of Boston College (BA, M.Ed) & the College of William &
Mary (MA)● Hobbies: cooking, exercise, reading
Topics coveredCelebrities & Icons
Sports
Early Film (1920s-1930s)
Radio & Television
Internet/Technology/Video games
Music, Movies, Dance and Art
Advertising
Comic Books
Course Structure
Visual emphasis (slideshows, visual media, course website, etc.)
Emphasis on project based learning
Quarterly assessments: ● 1 test/quiz● 1 writing assignment● 1-2 projects
Course resources
Google Classroom - homework, essay outlining
Course website: melisashen.weebly.com
Bi-weekly syllabus
Aspen - open for student viewing
Skills
Study skills - organization, using available resources, in class supports
Visual presentations/public speaking
Analytical thinking/writing
● Essay writing (in-class work days, organization, outlines, re-writes)● Projects (multi-media)
Opportunity for feedback, re-write & re-takes
Research PaperTimeline:
Nov./Dec. - choose topics, begin research
Jan. - complete research & initial outline
Feb. - detailed outline & writing
March - paper due
Research paper topic examples● NFL concussion policy● The evolution of dating culture & impact of technology● Influence of drugs on the music of the 1960s● A Different World, The Simpsons, etc.● The impact of social media on American food culture● Wonder Woman ● ESPN & the evolution of sports broadcasting ● Grunge music● Gender roles in toys● Women in comics● Graffiti art● The impact of advertising on female body image
History of American Culture(Blocks 1 & 6)
Teacher: Melisa [email protected]
Teaching Asst: Bill Novakowski
About me
● Have been teaching at LS since the fall of 2001 (10-12th grades)● Graduate of Boston College (BA, M.Ed) & the College of William &
Mary (MA)● Hobbies: cooking, exercise, reading
topics covered
Intro to Popular/Entertainment Culture
Early Film
Radio & Television
Internet/Technology/Video games
Music, Dance and Art
Sports
Advertising
Sample class (Goal: understanding how to analyze or find meaning in a tv show)
Skills EmphasisStudy skills - organization, using available resources, in class supportFocus on higher order thinking, making connectionsWriting ● Done in class● Focus on organization, outlines, re-writes● Beginning research
Goal is mastery ● Multiple feedback steps in class before assessments (review days, in-class
outlining/drafting/writing days)● Retakes/rewrites available for tests/essays as needed
Course Structure
Visual emphasis (slideshows, visual media, course website, etc.)
Emphasis on project based learning
Quarterly assessments: ● 1 test/quiz● 1 writing assignment● 1-2 projects
Course resources
Google Classroom - homework
Course website: melisashen.weebly.com
Bi-weekly syllabus
Aspen - open for student viewing