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This 1960s Lesson Plan Bundle for US History students offers 10 comprehensive lessons on key events, movements, & figures from the 1960s, including JFK, LBJ, the Civil Rights Movement, the Women’s Liberation Movement, the Vietnam War, and much more. The bundle is designed for ease of use, with each lesson fully editable and ready to implement in a 45-50 minute class period.

Perfect for U.S. History teachers, these lessons are content-rich and suitable for any teacher regardless of prior familiarity with the subject matter.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

• JFK and the New Frontier (38 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson focuses on John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier agenda, emphasizing his domestic and foreign policy initiatives aimed at tackling economic inequality, civil rights, and the Space Race. Key initiatives such as the Peace Corps and the Apollo Space Program are also explored.
• JFK and the Cold War (39 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson delves into Kennedy’s handling of the Cold War in the early 1960s, including the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Berlin Crisis and construction of the Berlin Wall, and JFK’s response to the Cuban It highlights his efforts to contain communism and the impact of these events on U.S. foreign policy.
• Civil Rights Movement: 1960s to the March on Washington (37 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson covers the early Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, from the Sit-ins and Freedom Rides to the landmark March on Washington. Key figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Diane Nash, and the “Greensboro Four” are highlighted.
• Civil Rights Movement: Fighting for Voting Rights (35 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson examines the fight for Black voting rights in the 1960s, culminating in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Focus is placed on the disenfranchisement of Blacks in the South, Amelia Boynton, the Selma to Montgomery marches, John Lewis, and the broader struggle for voting rights in the South.
• Civil Rights Movement: Fighting for Economic Opportunity | Memphis, Poor People’s Campaign (34 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson explores the economic struggles faced by African Americans in the 1960s, the Memphis Sanitation Strike, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Poor People’s Campaign. It discusses efforts to address economic inequality and the broader implications for civil rights.
• The Black Power Movement (38 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson delves into the rise of the Black Power movement, covering the Black Panther Party, the influence of figures like Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael, and the shift toward more radical strategies for racial justice.
• Women’s Liberation in the 1960s (25 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson examines the Women’s Liberation Movement, focusing on the rise of feminism and the push for gender equality, particularly through the National Organization for Women (NOW) and figures like Betty Friedan. Topics such as birth control, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and the Miss America Protest are included.
• LBJ and the Great Society (36 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson focuses on Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, covering his War on Poverty, the passage of major civil rights legislation, and the establishment of social programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The lesson also highlights the overall impact of LBJ’s domestic policies on American society.
• Vietnam War - Background & U.S. Entry/Escalation (27 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson covers the background and early stages of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, from the French Indochina War to U.S. escalation under Lyndon B. Johnson. Key events like the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the Domino Theory are explored, along with U.S. weapons and tactics utilized against the North Vietnamese during the war.
• Vietnam War - Tet Offensive, Anti-War Movement & 1968 Election (32 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson examines the Tet Offensive and its role in changing public opinion about the Vietnam War. It also looks at the growth of the anti-war movement, the influence of the Baby Boomers, and the political impacts leading to the 1968 presidential election.

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Slides/Pages: 381 total (341 slides, 40 pages)

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
• Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
• Multiple Choice Quizzes: 6-question quizzes to assess understanding.
• Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you save over 30% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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