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Halo Shampoo Ad

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Watch a TV shampoo advertisement from the 1950’s and consider the messages.

This video is part of our Upper Elementary Unit Plan.

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Associated Family Story Article

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Lesson Plan

The Epstein Family Story

Learn about the Epstein family, Jewish refugees who lived in 103 Orchard Street in the 1950s.

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Associated Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan

Analyze A Video Interview

Students consider what it means to be American through media seen by a 1950’s refugee family.

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