Directions: #1 You will be assigned groups to work in. #2 Today you will research a topic of your choice about American Foreign Policy in the 1960s. #3 You will create an informative poster about your topic. #4 Your Visual must have the following information on it:
Who are the people involved?
What happens? Describe the action.
When does this occur?
Where does this event take place?
Why is this event significant?
#5 You must also have at least 3 visual symbols or pictures on the Visual.
The Topic Choices are: A. The 1960 Televised Presidential Debate B. The Best and the Brightest C. Communist takeover in Cuba D. Bay of Pigs Invasion E. Berlin Wall F. Cuban Missile Crisis G. NASA H. Kennedy Assassination
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Books: There is a red book cart in the media center filled with books covering the topics you are researching for this assignment. These books must remain in the media center for all classes to use, so student may not check them. However, they are available when your class visits the media center and also during NEST.