 Shortly after 12:30 PM, on November 22, 1963 shots rang out in Dallas, Texas. Over the next four days,
the eyes of the world were focused on those events and what followed.
The Task
It has been said that very few events in the 20th century affected more Americans than the assassination of President John
F. Kennedy. Your task is to explain how America changed as a result of those four days in Dallas.
The Process
To accomplish your task:
1) Research the life and assassination of President Kennedy via Web sites, Ebsco, ProQuest, books, vertical files, etc.
2) Interview parents, grandparents, teachers and other adults who were living at the time of the assassination. Possible
questions might include: "Where were you and what were you doing when you first heard President Kennedy had been shot?" "How
did you feel?" "What are your most vivid memories of those four days?" "What changes took place in America and/or your life
because of what happened in Dallas?" How did you feel about the job President Kennedy was doing?
3) Examine what has happened in the United States since November 23, 1963. How did the tradegy in Dallas shape events in
recent U.S. history? Did the assassination of President Kennedy affect you in any way?
Internet Resources
President Kennedy Photo Gallery
President Kennedy Resources
Presidents of the United States
Kennedy Assassination Links
Learning Advice
During this activity you will discover a abundance of information regarding the life and assassination of President Kennedy.
Limit your investigation to the actual event itself and it's effect on America.
- What was the United States like prior to November 23, 1963?
- How did America change?
- What sort of President was Mr. Kennedy?
- Has the office of the President changed as a result of the assassination? If so, how?
- Would history have been any different had President Kennedy lived? Explain.
Be sure to carefully evaluate and document all information you use.
Conclusion and Assessment
At the conclusion of this learning activity, the student will create a project illustrating how America changed as a result
of those fateful November days in Dallas. Students will be assessed using the "Information Skills Rubric" (Questioning, Planning,
Gathering, Sorting, Synthesizing, Evaluating and Reporting).
Documentation
For instructions on documenting Internet sources, refer to Citation Maker.
Created by Mark McCright
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