In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the cultural climate of the 1960′s in the United States. Students will learn about major musicians and key cultural figures of the 1960′s in the United States, and understand the value of folk music as a means of commenting on social issues. Students will then write and perform an original song to communicate personal beliefs and effect change in the community.