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Levittown, Automobiles, and Cultures of the 1950's Lesson PlanLevittown, Automobiles, and Cultures of the 1950's Lesson Plan
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Levittown, Automobiles, and Cultures of the 1950's

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Students investigate the impact of the automobile on Americans. In this 1950's America lesson, students listen to audio clips, read about Levittown, and explore the Interstate Highway Act from the decade. Students then discuss their impressions of 1950's culture and write essays on the topic.

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television, fashion, fashion design, popular culture

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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