1. On your bellwork paper, answer the following questions:
You'll need a clean sheet of paper...(not for bellwork – write your bellwork on your bellwork paper) 
On your bellwork paper, answer the following questions:
What are some of the more popular commercials on TV today? What are some of your favorite TV shows? 

2. Impact on Homes, politics, and economy
1950's TV and Media 
Impact on Homes, politics, and economy 

3. Today's Standard 
US. 85 – Analyze the increasing impact of television and mass media on the American home, American Politics, and the American economy 

4. Today's Objective 
Students will be able to explain the impact of media on American life during the 1950's and 60's.

5. You'll need a Piece of Paper...
As you watch all of the following videos, make a list of what you observe:
Fashion
Products
Strategies used to captivate audiences/convince people to buy something 

6. The American Dream
During the 50's and 60's, the number of Americans who owned a TV set went from under one million to over forty-four million 
For the first time in 1952, Americans could watch the Republican and Democratic conventions – they knew that Eisenhower and Stevenson would run against each other instantaneously 
JFK and Nixon's debate was  aired, and that gave JFK the upper hand 

7. 1952 Republican and Democratic Convention

8. Campaign Ads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF9PsMDjc8g

9. Nixon-JFK Debate 

10. 1950's TV Shows – American Dream
(Leave it to Beaver)
love Lucy)
love Lucy) 

11. 1950's Game shows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDEWVUDqZAo

12. 1950's Commercials – Economy

13. Exit Ticket 
Considering all of the videos you watched, how did the media of the 1950's and 60's impact how Americans lived their lives? Explain.