1960s Cultural Changes and Themes

1960s Cultural Changes and Themes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History, Social Studies

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The transcript introduces the setting of Baltimore in 1962, highlighting the era's hair culture and social changes. It discusses the cultural shifts, hair trends, and a magic potion that symbolizes the era's social issues. The transcript also introduces the cast of a new comedy film by John Waters, 'Hairspray', and concludes with a promotion of the film, emphasizing its comedic elements and cultural relevance.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year is highlighted at the beginning of the video?

1960

1965

1970

1962

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the introduction section?

Political movements

Fashion trends

Technological advancements

Unique hairstyles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal change is mentioned in the second section?

Economic growth

Racial integration

Space exploration

Environmental awareness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase indicates the changing times in the 1960s?

The times they are a-changing

Back to the future

The good old days

A new dawn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is NOT mentioned as part of the cast in the third section?

Michael Jackson

Ricki Lake

Ruth Brown

Sonny Bono

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre is the film 'Hairspray' described as?

Drama

Comedy

Horror

Action