The story The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963 takes place over 50 years ago. Times have changed, and you might be a bit surprised when you research our country during that time.
Visit the website 1960s Flashback to be magically transported back 60 years! Use the categories on the left hand side to explore the economy, music, movies, TV, and sports of that year. Answer the questions on your worksheet, or see below.
1960s Flashback - 1963
1. Who was the President in 1963?
2. Economy
What was the cost of a gallon of milk?
What was the cost of a gallon of gas?
3. Music
From the Billboard Top 10, name three songs you recognize or three songs that
you think you might enjoy. Try listening to each song to make your decision. Type
the title into your search browser to find it.
4. Movies
Choose one movie that you think you might enjoy and explain why. Type the title
into your search browser to find the movie trailer or a scene to watch.
5. Check out a few of the other categories and write down two interesting facts you
have found.
Visit the website 1960s Flashback to be magically transported back 60 years! Use the categories on the left hand side to explore the economy, music, movies, TV, and sports of that year. Answer the questions on your worksheet, or see below.
1960s Flashback - 1963
1. Who was the President in 1963?
2. Economy
What was the cost of a gallon of milk?
What was the cost of a gallon of gas?
3. Music
From the Billboard Top 10, name three songs you recognize or three songs that
you think you might enjoy. Try listening to each song to make your decision. Type
the title into your search browser to find it.
4. Movies
Choose one movie that you think you might enjoy and explain why. Type the title
into your search browser to find the movie trailer or a scene to watch.
5. Check out a few of the other categories and write down two interesting facts you
have found.