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The 1970s and 1980s – Full Unit Bundle of Resources

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Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society and the Vietnam War Presentation and CRQ Writing

In this lesson, students will explore the Great Society programs and their impact, analyze Vietnam War events through primary sources and photographs, and study the war during Johnson's and Nixon's presidencies, with critical thinking and content review questions to assess understanding, and opportunities for discussion, concluding with an optional CRQ paragraph for assessment.
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The Watergate Scandal and Richard Nixon a Mini-Play or Classroom Skit

Teach the Watergate scandal with an engaging mini-play. Students take on the roles of Richard Nixon, journalists, investigators, and other key figures as they reenact the main events of the Watergate break-in and the aftermath leading up to Nixon's resignation. Written by Peacefield History with clear, student-friendly dialogue, and tested with ACTUAL students, this U.S. History activity is perfect for middle school and high school classrooms.
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The Presidencies of Ford, Carter, and Reagan

The Presidencies of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan - Presidential Decision Making

In this exciting lesson, students will dive into the pivotal moments of the Ford, Carter, and Reagan presidencies. They'll step into the shoes of these presidents and make critical decisions that shape their approval ratings. Will their choices send the approval ratings soaring or plummeting? Students will find out and compare their decisions to the real-life leaders. Ultimately, they'll assess whether they can outshine the actual presidents and question if approval ratings truly reflect a president's impact on the nation.
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Protests of the 1970s Stations Activity Cover

Protest Movements of the 1970s | Stations Activity

This lesson covers seven key 1970s protest movements through a simple stations activity that combines readings and videos.
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1970s and 1980s word wall

1970s and 1980s Word Wall Vocabulary Puzzle

Help your students build their understanding of the 1970s and 1980s with this U.S. History word wall. This resource includes 8.5" × 11" vocabulary posters with a historical image, the key term, and a student-friendly definition for important people, events, and concepts from the era. A word wall list with definitions and a Tarsia vocabulary puzzle are also included to give students additional opportunities to practice and review the vocabulary. Display the posters throughout your unit to reinforce key concepts and provide students with an easy-to-use reference as they learn about the 1970s and 1980s.
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1970s and 1980s word wall

1970s and 1980s Word Wall Vocabulary Puzzle

Help your students build their understanding of the 1970s and 1980s with this U.S. History word wall. This resource includes 8.5" × 11" vocabulary posters with a historical image, the key term, and a student-friendly definition for important people, events, and concepts from the era. A word wall list with definitions and a Tarsia vocabulary puzzle are also included to give students additional opportunities to practice and review the vocabulary. Display the posters throughout your unit to reinforce key concepts and provide students with an easy-to-use reference as they learn about the 1970s and 1980s.
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Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society and the Vietnam War Presentation and CRQ Writing

In this lesson, students will explore the Great Society programs and their impact, analyze Vietnam War events through primary sources and photographs, and study the war during Johnson's and Nixon's presidencies, with critical thinking and content review questions to assess understanding, and opportunities for discussion, concluding with an optional CRQ paragraph for assessment.
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The Watergate Scandal and Richard Nixon a Mini-Play or Classroom Skit

Teach the Watergate scandal with an engaging mini-play. Students take on the roles of Richard Nixon, journalists, investigators, and other key figures as they reenact the main events of the Watergate break-in and the aftermath leading up to Nixon's resignation. Written by Peacefield History with clear, student-friendly dialogue, and tested with ACTUAL students, this U.S. History activity is perfect for middle school and high school classrooms.
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The Presidencies of Ford, Carter, and Reagan

The Presidencies of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan - Presidential Decision Making

In this exciting lesson, students will dive into the pivotal moments of the Ford, Carter, and Reagan presidencies. They'll step into the shoes of these presidents and make critical decisions that shape their approval ratings. Will their choices send the approval ratings soaring or plummeting? Students will find out and compare their decisions to the real-life leaders. Ultimately, they'll assess whether they can outshine the actual presidents and question if approval ratings truly reflect a president's impact on the nation.
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Protests of the 1970s Stations Activity Cover

Protest Movements of the 1970s | Stations Activity

This lesson covers seven key 1970s protest movements through a simple stations activity that combines readings and videos.
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1970s and 1980s word wall

1970s and 1980s Word Wall Vocabulary Puzzle

Help your students build their understanding of the 1970s and 1980s with this U.S. History word wall. This resource includes 8.5" × 11" vocabulary posters with a historical image, the key term, and a student-friendly definition for important people, events, and concepts from the era. A word wall list with definitions and a Tarsia vocabulary puzzle are also included to give students additional opportunities to practice and review the vocabulary. Display the posters throughout your unit to reinforce key concepts and provide students with an easy-to-use reference as they learn about the 1970s and 1980s.
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1970s and 1980s word wall

1970s and 1980s Word Wall Vocabulary Puzzle

Help your students build their understanding of the 1970s and 1980s with this U.S. History word wall. This resource includes 8.5" × 11" vocabulary posters with a historical image, the key term, and a student-friendly definition for important people, events, and concepts from the era. A word wall list with definitions and a Tarsia vocabulary puzzle are also included to give students additional opportunities to practice and review the vocabulary. Display the posters throughout your unit to reinforce key concepts and provide students with an easy-to-use reference as they learn about the 1970s and 1980s.
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Description

This unit plan contains standards-aligned and engaging student-centered lessons relating to the 1970s and 1980s in the United States. Students will examine the Great Society and the Vietnam War, the major protest movements of the 1970s, the Watergate scandal, and then they will examine the complexities of being a president through the presidencies of Ford, Carter, and Reagan. Finally, there is a review handout for the entire unit and two different skills and content based assessments. You can view more in the preview here – 1970s and 1980s Full Unit Bundle

Week 1 – Great Society, Vietnam War & Protest Movements

  • Johnson and the Great Society – Explore Johnson’s Great Society through a slideshow and document analysis as students evaluate the impact and limitations of his domestic programs.
  • Vietnam War (Day 1) – Students analyze 22 historical photographs in stations to discover how the Vietnam War differed from previous conflicts.
  • Vietnam War (Day 2) – Continue the Vietnam War slideshow while students examine Ho Chi Minh’s perspective and the escalation of U.S. involvement under Kennedy and Johnson.
  • Vietnam War (Day 3) – Students examine documentary clips that highlight the experiences of soldiers, the draft, and the realities of the Vietnam War.
  • Protests of the 1970s (Day 1) – Students investigate major protest movements through a collaborative stations activity that examines the causes and goals of each movement.

Week 2 – Protest Movements, Vietnam War & Watergate

  • Protests of the 1970s (Day 2) – Students continue analyzing protest movements while making connections to the Vietnam War and changing public opinion.
  • Vietnam War (Day 4) – Students explore the Tet Offensive, Kent State, the bombing of Cambodia, Nixon’s Vietnam policy, and the Fall of Saigon.
  • Watergate Scandal – Students bring the Watergate scandal to life through an engaging classroom skit followed by a short reflection activity.
  • Ford’s Presidency (Day 1) – Students begin a presidential decision-making simulation where historical choices impact “their” approval ratings as the presidency.

Week 3 – Ford, Carter & Reagan

  • Carter’s Presidency (Day 2) – Students continue the presidential simulation while evaluating major domestic and foreign policy decisions.
  • Carter/ Reagan Presidency (Day 3) – Students examine additional presidential challenges and determine how key decisions influenced each administration.
  • Reagan’s Presidency (Day 4) – Students complete the presidential simulation and compare the successes and challenges of each presidency.
  • 1970s and 1980s Review (Day 1) – Students reinforce key concepts and prepare for the assessment with a comprehensive unit review.

Week 4 – Review & Assessment

  • 1970s and 1980s Review (Day 2) – Students continue reviewing important vocabulary, historical concepts, and historical thinking skills through a variety of review activities.
  • Unit Assessment – Students demonstrate their understanding of the content and historical thinking skills through a summative assessment.

Also Included:

  • A pacing guide that lays out the unit day-by-day
  • Detailed lesson plans for the implementation of each activity
  • Answer keys for each lesson
  • A 32 term Word Wall for all of the major terms relating to the Unit
  • Printable handouts and Google Slides versions linked in the lesson plans
  • The ability to edit all lessons!

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