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- 7th & 8th Grade History vs. Hollywood
Brusgard, Andrew (Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher)
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8th Grade History vs. Hollywood
History & Hollywood is marking period long elective which will focus on how American History is told in movies. We will watch historical films, each dedicated an era of American history. Prior to watching the films, students will learn about the geographic and historical factors that combined to create the historical topic of the film.
We will use primary and secondary source documents, to create a framework for understanding the area and time period before watching the film.
After watching the film, students will participate in activities that require research, writing, and discussion skills to evaluate the film in comparison to actual events.
Below are a list of potential movies we could be viewing in class during the elective.
Early 20th Century
Newsies (PG)
World War I
War Horse (PG-13)
The Great Depression
Cinderella Man (PG-13)
Journey og Natt Gann (PG)
World War II
League of Their Own (PG-13)
Red Tails (Pg-13)Space Race
October Sky (PG)
Apollo 13 (PG)Civil Rights Era
Selma (PG-13)
Desegregation
Ruby Bridges (PG)
Modern History
Sully (PG-13) The Blindside (PG-13)