The Conservative Revival (1980s-2000): What Would You Do?
(Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Curricula)
Students tackle fascinating historical questions that put them in the shoes of a range of people from the past, from the rich and famous to ordinary citizens. Each lesson can be done either as an in-depth activity requiring up to two full class periods, or as a “quick motivator” requiring only 20–30 minutes. Detailed teacher pages give step-by-step instructions, list key vocabulary terms, offer troubleshooting tips, present ideas for post-activity discussions, and furnish lists of related sources. Reproducible student handouts clearly lay out the decision-making scenarios, provide "outcomes," and present related primary source readings and/or images with analysis questions. Decision-Making Book available for purchase on Social Studies School Service. Critical Thinking book available from Critical Thinking Co. Free samples available below!
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Published Sources
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Lesson List: 1980-2000 Decision Making in History
DECISION-MAKING PROBLEMS INTRODUCTION
Guide to Critical Thinking
LESSON 3 – Reaganomics: What will you do to lower taxes, reduce government spending and reduce government regulation of business?
LESSON 4 – Iran Hostage Crisis: Will you trade arms for hostages?
SAMPLE LESSON (LESSON 5) – NAFTA: Will you support NAFTA?
Free Lesson! Crime Increase-Decrease 1980s-1990s
Free Lessons
Free Lesson: Conspiracy Theories (1980-2000)
Tobacco companies hiding facts, racist Fed govt started HIV -AIDS, One World Government, CIA planting crack cocaine
Book Notes: Bunk (about conspiracy thinking and misinformation)