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Highlights in History 1940-1965 (Basic Skills)
Highlights in History 19401965 - Basic Skills Author:Martha C. Reith Historically speaking! — Students will build comprehension skills as they learn about important historic events and people of the middle 20th Century. — Twenty-four stories about the era that brought technology into everyday life are presented. From Pearl Harbor: America Enters the War in 1941, to Television Takes Over in 1955, to The Astronauts: ... more »New American Heroes in 1961, students will be exposed to sound historical information.
Overall, this unit presents an integrated view by including achievements in science, music, art, and world events. Comprehension questions follow each story. Timeline activities are included so students can visualize the interaction of events.