Introduction
The Outsiders takes place in America during the 1960s. While this may conjure up images of bell bottoms and long hair to many people, the Sixties was a complicated time of change in the country. There were many different subcultures happening at that time, not just hippies! During this webquest, you will learn more about the culture of the 1960s in order to understand the context of The Outsiders.
Task
Please read the ALL the instructions carefully before beginning this assignment.
1. Open a Microsoft Word document.
2. In the top left-hand corner, write your NAME and today's DATE.
3. Save your document to OneDrive or your computer/flash drive. It should be called: Outsiders Webquest - YOUR NAME. (Make sure you actually put your name in that spot, or I won't be able to give YOU credit!).
4. When you are completely finished with this webquest, you will email it to me at the address: sblum@gerstell.org
Process
Read and follow the directions carefully. You will be asked to copy images and text from online and paste them into your Word document. You will also be required to analyze information found on different websites. Only visit the websites that are linked in the directions!
Number all of you work, even your images, so I can tell which image is answering each question. Open the links in a new tab so you don't lose these directions.
PART I: 1960S IN THE OUTSIDERS
1. Click on the link from Gentlemen's Gazette, "Madras Guide: How the Shirt, Pants, and Jacket Became Popular." Copy and paste two images of madras plaid into your Word document.
2. What type of 60s style wore madras plaid?
3. How did the makers of madras plaid spin disaster into riches when folks complained that the colors ran together (bled) in the washing machine?
4. Use this Wikipedia article on the pompadour hairstyle to explain how the pompadour got its name, and who primarily wore it (gender and class in society - rich, middle, or working class).
5. In Google, search the phrase "1960s pompadour," and copy and paste three images of great pompadour hairstyles. Name one modern celebrity that wears their hair in a pompadour style.
6. Using this website, Corvette Chronology, list the date that the Corvette in this image was released:
7. What is the name of the auto company that released the Corvette Stingray?
8. Using Google, search "Paul Newman" and identify three of his movies.
Go to the image search and find one picture of him when he was young and paste it into your Word document.
Name two other things he was famous for other than acting.
9. Using all of the following websites, answer these questions:
What is S.E. Hinton's full name?How old was she when she wrote The Outsiders?Why did she abbreviate her name?What is The Outsiders based on?S.E.Hinton.comNotable Biographies: S.E. HintonThe Outsiders Summary~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PART II: 1960S POP CULTUREUse the links from ONLY the list below to answer the questions.100 Greatest Musicians of the 1960sTV.com: 1960sHistory Learning SiteThe People History60s SlangGangs - What You Need to KnowStone GreaseGang CultureSchmoop.com: 1960s
- List 5 musical acts that were popular during the early to mid-1960s.
- List 5 popular television shows from the 1960s.
- Write the names of two presidents in the 1960s.
- Find the prices of six commonly used items in the 1960s.
- List five popular toys from the 1960s.
- Read about greasers and write a brief summary of the 1950s/1960s greaser subculture.
- What are the "Three R's" of gang culture?
- List 5 reasons why teenagers would join a gang.
- List 5 slang words with their definitions.
- List 3 major world events from the 1960s.
Hooray, you've reached the end! Now, email your paper to Ms. Blum at the address found in the "Task" section.
Evaluation
Your assignment will be graded on following directions as well as accuracy and thoroughness of your answers.
PART I: 1960S AND THE OUTSIDERS
1. 5 points
2. 1 pt
3. 5 pt
4. 3 pt
5. 4 pt
6. 1 pt
7. 1 pt
8. 6 pt
9. 4 pt
PART II: 1960S POP CULTURE
1. 5 pt
2. 5 pt
3. 2 pt
4. 6 pt
5. 5 pt
6. 11 pt
7. 3 pt
8. 5 pt
9. 5 pt
10. 3 pt
10 points for following directions accurately
90 points total
Conclusion
This is a small slice of life in 1960s America. It was a time of many changes, some painful and beautiful. When you are reading The Outsiders, remember what life was like at this time - no internet, a Cold War with Russia, heavily divided social classes, the civil rights movement, and a feeling of discontent among the teenagers at that time. S.E. Hinton was a teenager writing about what she witnessed and experienced, and this makes The Outsiders a personal and classic piece of literature.
Credits
Copyright Ms. Sarah Blum
2014