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PPT
Curated OER

The 1950s:

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Teens will get a kick out of this presentation, which provides a glimpse of the consumerism and rising pop culture of 1950's America. They will especially appreciate the discussion of "Teen culture" including the music of Elvis, the...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and Welfare [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief history of Social Security and its inception in the United States during the Great Depression, find out about the various programs that provide a social safety net to its citizens. See how these programs are funded,...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Baby Boom

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the baby boom in America after World War II - what caused it, why it lasted so long, and the far-reaching social and economic impact it has had on the United States.
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Article
CBS

Cbs News: Growing Old, Baby Boomer Style

For Students 9th - 10th
January 2006, article discussing the aging baby-boomers, their health issues, and the impact on society.
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Handout
Other

Baby Boomer Head Quarters: The Boomer Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
This page, part of the many pages offered by Boomer Headquarters, has many valuable statistics collected from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census along with interesting explanations of the numbers.