Hairspray+Research+Assignment

In order to fully understand the events and actions of the characters in 'Hairspray" you must have prior knowledge of the 1960's era.
 * //'Hairspray'// Background Assignment **

Answer the questions underneath each of the categories below using the web links as a guide. Click on the headings to go to the web links for each category. You must write down the questions and your answers in your English books.

1960's Fashion
 * Describe what the clothing styles of the 1960's looked like.
 * Which styles were most popular with teenagers?
 * Draw or print out some images of these styles and paste into your books.

1960's Hairstyles
 * Which hairsyles were most popular with teenagers in the 1960's?
 * What was a "Beehive"? How was this style created?
 * Draw of print out images of the most popular hairstyles of the 1960's and paste into your books.

1960's Music
 * Who were some of the most popular bands of the 1960's?
 * What type or style of music emerged during this era?
 * Why did many parents disapprove of this style of music?
 * Why were most black artists not recognised for their music? Who often sang their songs?
 * What was "Motown"?
 * How did the early music of this era change dancing styles?

1960's Language
 * How was the language of the 1960's different to that used by teenagers today?
 * Write down your 10 favourite examples of 1960's slang. Explain what each example ment in the 1960's.

1960's Television
 * What was "The Buddy Dean Show"?
 * Why was it taken off air in 1964?
 * What similarities does this show have to "The Corny Collins Show" from the film "Hairspray"?
 * What influence did "American Bandstand" have on modern television?
 * Which dances did these television shows make popular during this era?

1960's Social Expectations and Rules
 * What tradional roles did women occupy in society during the 1960's?
 * How did society expect young women to act?
 * The 1960's were a time of social change. What issues did young people start to rebel against?

1960's Segregation – The Civil Rights Movement
 * What is "segregation? Define this term
 * What was the civil rights movement? What were people fighting against?
 * Non-violence was a protest method of the Civil Rights Movement. Explain what this means.
 * What were "sit ins"?
 * What was the "Montgomery Bus Boycott"? Who started the boycott and why?
 * Who was Martin Luther King? Explain what happened to him and why.
 * Watch the You Tube video of Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" speech.

__**REVIEW**__ What is the most interesting fact that you learnt through this research assignment? Explain why you found this information interesting.