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On The Road Again: Cars, Culture, and Change Along Historic U.S. Highway 67 Lesson PlanOn The Road Again: Cars, Culture, and Change Along Historic U.S. Highway 67 Lesson Plan
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On The Road Again: Cars, Culture, and Change Along Historic U.S. Highway 67

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Middle and high schoolers look at historical photos and analyze some of the changes brought about by the automobile revolution in Arkansas during the 1920's. The book, A Journey Through Arkansas: Historic U.S. Highway 67, is used for learners to get a glimpse into this time period. This two-day plan is filled with great ideas for your students; it should lead to a firmer understanding of how the introduction of the automobile changed the Arkansas landscape.

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7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 days
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