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Teens will get a kick out of this presentation, which provides a glimpse of the consumerism and rising pop culture of 1950's America. They will especially appreciate the discussion of "Teen culture" including the music of Elvis, the writings of Salinger, and the rebellion against "whatever you've got." The final slides detail the politics and science of the decade, as well as a discussion question.

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television, adolescence, elvis presley, rock and roll music, suburban communities, types of communities, consumerism, the 1950s

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1950s, 1950's america, baby boom, baby boomers, consumerism, elvis presley, suburbs, teenagers, television, suburban living, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
31

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