Units 1 & 2: Intro to Pop Culture & Celebrity/ICONS:Homework:
Syllabus #1 - Aug. 30-Sept. 22 Syllabus #2 - Sept. 12-30 Welcome to PC - tech preview Pop Culture collage Class Activities: Opening Activity Welcome to Pop Culture - course overview & expectations Intro to Pop Culture (pdf) and notes Celebrities & Icons unit slideshow (pdf) and notes Cultural Heroes & Icons project, note sheet & rubric unit 4: Early Film:Homework:
Syllabus #7 - Jan, 26 - Feb. 17 Overview of the 1920s & 1930s reading "How American Cinema Became Great" reading & questions "The Influence of Hollywood & Growing Concerns" reading & ques Golden Age of Film test review sheet 2019 Class Activities: Film unit slideshow (pdf) and note sheet Film & society essay, outline & (alternate) short writing assignment Film extension assignment UNit 6: Fashion:unit 7: TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL MEDIA:Homework:
Syllabus #3 - Oct. 4-15 Class Activities: Technology & social media unit slideshow (pdf) and notes Outcomes & Impacts of Modern Tech Project
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Unit 3: Music, Dance & Art:Homework:
Syllabus #3 - Oct. 3-21 Syllabus #4 - Oct. 31-Nov. 23 Syllabus #5 - Dec. 5-23 Syllabus #6 - Jan. 3-18 Music Nominations Project 2020 Music essay & outline (2022) Modern Protest Music project (2022) Music in the 2000s project Music final project (2022-23) Class Activities: Music unit slideshow (pdf) and notes Soundtrack of My Life project unit 5: Radio & Television:Homework:
Syllabus #8 - Feb. 27-March 17 Syllabus #9 - March 27-April 14 Old Time Radio v. Podcast reflection Representation on TV reflection Class Activities: Intro to Radio slideshow (pdf) & note sheet TV unit slideshow (pdf) and note sheet Influential TV Shows Project & preview of shows (pdf) TV projects Contemporary Pop Culture:Homework:
Class Work: Final project assignment Pop Culture Current Events Assignment Final Project ideas from past classes: History of the Celtics Star Wars. That '70s Show YouTube influencer culture Reality TV Disney Princesses Plastic Surgery Black Themed TV Shows Rick & Morty The New Culture of Rap Acne Products/Marketing Kanye West Food Trends History of Horror Films History of memes Social Issues through Music Women in Video Games Dance crazes Fitness Trends in Pop Culture History of lacrosse Sneaker marketing Growth/influence of YouTube Dance crazes The 27 Club Nike's impact on culture Kermit the frog Kobe Bryant (icon) The Grateful Dead Broadway's evolution Teen fashion trends Transformers tv show Michael Jordan (icon). The Kardashians History of Country Music New culture of rap. Sports gambling Representation of characters with disabilities in children's programming Pinterest & toxic beauty TikTok's impact Women's fashion Celebs & social activism Makeup trends Social media Evolution of Playboy Law & Order's legacy History of R&B Impact of video games Marijuana in pop culture. NO Saints activism Modern celebrities & social media. Female superheroes Ultimate frisbee Leonard Skynrd & southern rock Advancements in cars NASCAR viewers Patriotism in advertising Disney & cancel culture Food trends Evolution/impact of the cell phone Yeti & brand influence Red Sox 2013 win Advertising:Homework:
Syllabus #8 - April 22-May 17 Syllabus #9 - May 20-June 13 Class Activities: Advertising unit slideshow (pdf) and notes Modern Advertising Project Sports:Homework:
"Why Sports History is American History" reading & ques. Class Activities: Intro to Sport slideshow (pdf) & notes
Women in Sports:
Sports & Politics:
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