The 1970s

Worksheet Description

This Grade 11 research project worksheet focuses on the exploration of women’s lives in the 1970s in the United States. Students are tasked with conducting initial research to learn about the changing roles of women during this time, making notes and tracking their sources. They are then prompted to identify an aspect of the decade’s gender roles that particularly interests them, formulate at least three related questions for further research, and ultimately, write an informative essay on a topic pertaining to the lives of women in the 1970s, beginning with a compelling topic sentence.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to conduct historical research in a structured manner, starting with a broad overview and narrowing down to a specific interest. It guides them in developing research questions, a crucial skill for in-depth study. The project also encourages analytical thinking, as students must discern significant changes and their impacts. Finally, it enhances writing skills, requiring students to construct a well-informed essay with a strong opening statement, underlining the importance of engaging and precise communication.