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  • Overview of the 1950s

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    Overview of the 1950s

    Distribute this overview of the key events, people, and places from 1950 to 1959 to provide ideas for projects and…

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  • The Rosenbergs and McCarthy

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    The Rosenbergs and McCarthy

    Introduce your students to the issues surrounding the "Red Scare" in the United States in the 1950s.

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  • Dwight D. Eisenhower

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    Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States.

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  • Election Facts and Figures: 1950s

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    Election Facts and Figures: 1950s

    Distribute a chart that details the United States presidential elections of 1952 and 1956.

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  • The TV Generation

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    The TV Generation

    Review with your students the milestones and issues in the development of the television and its effects on society. In…

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    Twentieth Century
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  • A Woman's Place: Margaret Chase Smith

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    A Woman's Place: Margaret Chase Smith

    Read about Margaret Chase Smith, and explore the related activities to learn more about this accomplished politician.

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  • An Extraordinary Bus Ride: Rosa Parks

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    An Extraordinary Bus Ride: Rosa Parks

    Read about Rosa Parks, and explore the related activities to learn more about this civil rights activist.

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  • Making Schools Equal

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    Making Schools Equal

    Explore the issues surrounding school desegregation in the United States in the 1950s.

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  • Man of Many Firsts: Ralph Bunche

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    Man of Many Firsts: Ralph Bunche

    Read about Ralph Bunche, and explore the related activities to learn more about this important statesman.

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    African Americans
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  • E.B. White

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    E.B. White

    Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn more about the beloved author of…

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  • The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac

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    The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac

    Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about this literary…

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  • New to the Fifties

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    New to the Fifties

    Introduce your students to two inventions that changed America: Jif Peanut Butter and WD-40.

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    Twentieth Century
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  • Toys of the Fifties

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    Toys of the Fifties

    Introduce your class to Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and Barbies – all toys from the 1950s.

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  • World History: 1950s

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    World History: 1950s

    Distribute this list to highlight world events during the 1950s.

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    World History
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  • The Black Pearl: Pelé

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    The Black Pearl: Pelé

    Share the story of Pelé, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about a legendary soccer…

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    Twentieth Century
    Sports
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  • The Leakeys

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    The Leakeys

    Read about Louis and Mary Leakey, and explore the related activities to learn more about the two renowned…

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    Archeology
    Twentieth Century
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  • Important Births and Deaths of the 1950s

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    Important Births and Deaths of the 1950s

    Find out which noteworthy people were born or died during the 1950s.

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  • Facts and Figures of the 1950s

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    Facts and Figures of the 1950s

    Learn interesting facts and figures about the United States in the 1950s.

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  • The Peace Corps

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    The Peace Corps

    Learn about the formation of the Peace Corps, and explore a suggested activity to extend learning.

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    Twentieth Century
    1960s
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  • Politics and Economics in the 1960s

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    Politics and Economics in the 1960s

    Explore key political and economic issues of the 1960s.

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    Twentieth Century
    World Politics
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  • John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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    John Fitzgerald Kennedy

    Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States.

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  • Lyndon Baines Johnson

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    Lyndon Baines Johnson

    Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president of the United States.

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  • Just Like Lincoln: John F. Kennedy

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    Just Like Lincoln: John F. Kennedy

    Students compare two presidents: Lincoln and Kennedy.

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  • Election Facts and Figures: 1960s

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    Election Facts and Figures: 1960s

    Distribute a chart that provides details about the United States presidential elections of 1960, 1964, and 1968.

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