This 1960s Lesson Plan for US History students covers major events & initiatives associated with** President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society** agenda, including the War on Poverty and passage of new civil rights legislation. It is intended to be content-rich and ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This is typically done during a 45-to-50min class period, though it can easily be lengthened or shortened for time purposes.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- JFK assassination
- Lyndon B. Johnson’s background and rise
- The Great Society (including goals such as new civil rights legislation and the War on Poverty)
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Voting Rights Act of 1965
- The Civil Rights Act of 1968
- The Poverty Tours and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
- New social welfare programs (Job Corps, Head Start, the Food Stamp Program, Medicare, Medicaid) and their individual impacts
- Overall impacts/legacy of the LBJ’s Great Society
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Slides/Pages: 40 total (36 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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Great Society | Vietnam War Unit | 6-Day Bundle | US History Lessons, Review, Test, Keys Included | American Studies
This **6-Day Unit** Lesson Plan for **US History** students covers **Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society** agenda and **U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War**, including causes, escalation under LBJ, course of the war, Vietnamization under Richard Nixon, as well as outcome and impacts of the Vietnam War. Days 1-4 consist of individual **one-day lessons**, Day 5 consists of a **unit review**, and Day 6 consists of a **unit test, with all necessary materials included**. Each daily lesson is thematic and all content has been carefully structured. For the complete list of lessons and all topics/events covered, see the end of this description. This unit bundle is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. The unit is **extremely content-rich** and could easily be extended beyond 6 days if a teacher chooses to do so. **Bundle Contains (in downloadable .zip files):** * ***Daily Lesson Files (to be used during Days 1-4):*** - Each daily lesson .zip file includes a PowerPoint presentation, student guided notes, and a multiple-choice quiz. Keys are included. - Each lesson is ready-to-use with no prep required. All answer keys are included. * ***Review & Test Files (to be used during Days 5-6):*** - Unit Study Guide and Scavenger Hunt Review Activity for interactive student engagement. - Unit Test with 20 multiple-choice questions, many of which include documents or visuals. - Full Unit Question Bank containing 24 multiple-choice questions (for test customization). - All answer keys are included for easy and efficient grading. . **Topics Covered By Lesson Include:** * ***Lyndon B. Johnson and the Great Society (1963-1969)*** - JFK Assassination, LBJ’s background and rise, the Great Society, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, new social welfare programs (including Job Corps, Head Start, Food Stamps, Medicare, Medicaid), overall impacts of LBJ’s Great Society * ***The Vietnam War – Background, U.S. Entry and Escalation (1964-1967)*** - Background of Vietnam War, proxy war, Ho Chi Minh Trail, the Domino Theory, early U.S. involvement in Vietnam, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, “Americanization”, the draft, the Viet Cong, tactics and weapons used by the US military, impacts of US tactics * ***The Vietnam War – The Tet Offensive, the Anti-War Movement and the 1968 Election*** - Optimistic statements about the war by U.S. leaders, planned ceasefire during Tet 1968, the Tet Offensive, further escalation, the anti-war movement, influence of the Baby Boom generation on the anti-war movement, growth of the counterculture, election of Richard Nixon in 1968, political impacts of the Vietnam War * ***The Vietnam War – Vietnamization and the End of the Vietnam War (1969-1975)*** - Richard Nixon’s Cold War beliefs, Vietnamization, My Lai Massacre, invasions of Cambodia and Laos, the Kent State University shootings, Pentagon Papers, 26th Amendment, Paris Peace Accords, War Powers Act, fall of Saigon, outcome and impacts of the Vietnam War . **Slides/Pages: 230 total (189 slides, 41 pages)** . **Why Teachers Love This Resource:** - Huge savings — by purchasing this unit bundle, you save **over 25%** compared to buying each individual component. - Comprehensive, No-Prep Unit—everything you need in terms of content for an entire unit of instruction. - Ready-to-use materials—perfect for any teacher, experienced or new. - Great for substitutes—all the materials are pre-formatted with answer keys provided. - Ideal for virtual classrooms—easily adaptable for online teaching platforms. . **51/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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1960s Lesson Plan Bundle | 10 US History Lessons | JFK, LBJ, Civil Rights, Womens Rights, Vietnam War
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. . **Slides/Pages: 381 total (341 slides, 40 pages)** . **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. . **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. . **51/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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