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Learn some interesting facts and figures about the United States in the 1940s.
Here's a list of notable inventions and firsts of the 1940s.
Assign writing prompts about the 1940s, and/or books that were written in the 1940s.
Distribute this overview of the key events, people, and places from 1950 to 1959 to provide ideas for projects and…
Introduce your students to the issues surrounding the "Red Scare" in the United States in the 1950s.
Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States.
Distribute a chart that details the United States presidential elections of 1952 and 1956.
Review with your students the milestones and issues in the development of the television and its effects on society. In…
Read about Margaret Chase Smith, and explore the related activities to learn more about this accomplished politician.
Read about Rosa Parks, and explore the related activities to learn more about this civil rights activist.
Explore the issues surrounding school desegregation in the United States in the 1950s.
Read about Ralph Bunche, and explore the related activities to learn more about this important statesman.
Expose students to four great baseball players: Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Joe DiMaggio.
Read about two accomplished women physicists: Rosalyn Yalow, who explored how isotopes could be used in medicine, and…
Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn more about the beloved author of…
Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about this literary…
Introduce your students to two inventions that changed America: Jif Peanut Butter and WD-40.
Introduce your class to Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and Barbies – all toys from the 1950s.
Distribute this list to highlight world events during the 1950s.
Share the story of Pelé, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about a legendary soccer…
Read about Louis and Mary Leakey, and explore the related activities to learn more about the two renowned…
Find out which noteworthy people were born or died during the 1950s.
Learn interesting facts and figures about the United States in the 1950s.
Learn about the formation of the Peace Corps, and explore a suggested activity to extend learning.
