Description

1960s: Voices of Change!

Continue your study of Modern World History with 1960s: Voices of Change! This comprehensive, globally-centered interactive history lesson immerses learners in the people, events, and ideas that shaped the decade of the 1960s, providing hands-on activities and engaging materials. This box is part of our Modern History Curriculum Series.

Inside this box:

• Explore the tumultuous mid-century world and:
  • Learn about the civil rights movement from bus boycotts to Black Panthers
  • Explore Vietnam’s push for independence and how the U.S. became involved
  • Follow the development of the Space Race from Nazi Germany to the Moon
  • See how the Congo moved from Belgian colony to independent country
  • Dive into the Chinese Cultural Revolution under Mao
  • Explore the start of modern gay liberation movement at Stonewall

Our Young Adult box features articles about:

• Woodstock
• Pop Art and the influence of advertising and mass media on fine art

Who Is This For?

This box is ideal for:

• Homeschool families seeking a secular, global history curriculum
• Teachers supplementing modern history in the classroom
• Co-ops and micro-schools focusing on project-based learning
• Families using Charlotte Mason, Classical, or Unit Study approaches

Recommended for ages 13+ (Youth) and 16+ (Young Adult version).

Discover the 1960s today and continue your study of the modern era!