Prerequisite: One semester of World/American History The Contemporary American History program is a high energy, high voltage classroom experience designed to get a “glimpse into the lives of their parents and grandparents.” It will look at what life was like for baby boomer generation, and will include an in depth look into the culture of the period. Emphasis will be placed on the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s to understand the events, people, and experiences role in shaping the attitudes of future generations. Students will be asked to address major social issues during the specific time period covered, explore attitudes of the period, and transport themselves back through the experiences of music, television, interviews, readings, and Internet exploration.