Lesson Plan

Kidding Around In The 1980s

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Students examine pop culture of the 1980s.  In this historical time period lesson, students view a Smurfs cartoon from the 1980s and discuss its similarities and differences to cartoons today.  Students work in groups to examine an artifact from movies, music or toys/entertainment.  Students discuss advertisements of the 1980s and create theor own vintage style ad for their artifact.  Students display their artifacts in a mini museum exhibition.

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Resource Details
Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice