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The Highway System - Its Development and Impact on the United States

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The Highway System - Its Development and Impact on the United States

Activity Description

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Students will examine a data visualization that displays 2010 Census data on population density along Interstate 90. Students will use these data to understand the effect of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 on American society.

Suggested Grade Level

11-12

Approximate Time Required

45-60 minutes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to interpret a data visualization that shows the population density along Interstate 90.
  • Students will be able to explain the purpose of the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 and its impact on American society.

Materials Required

  • The student version of this activity, 2 pages
  • Teacher computer with Internet access and a projector to display web sites

A computer with Internet access for each student or small group of students is optional.

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Teacher Notes

Blooms Taxonomy

Analyzing
Blooms Taxonomy

Students will analyze the ways in which the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 affected American society.

Subject

High School History

Topics

  • American highway system
  • The Cold War
  • Data visualizations
  • Domestic and foreign policies after World War II

Skills Taught

  • Making inferences
  • Identifying issues and problems from a specific historical point of view
  • Interpreting graphs in context
Page Last Revised - December 16, 2021
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