Roadside Attractions. Teaching with Historic Places.

This document, part of the lesson plan series, "Teaching with Historic Places," examines roadside attractions of the United States. Following introductory material the document sets out student objectives and teaching activities. Among the instructional suggestions are sections on "Setting the Stage"; "Locating the Sites"; "Determining the Facts"; and "Putting It All Together." The lesson plan includes nine photographs, eight of which are incoporated into a lesson on using visual evidence. There are readings and activities on the subjects of "Representational Architecture"; "Wigwam Village No. 2"; and "Boosterism and Giant Statues." The document recommends sources for further reading and details on the locations of the roadside attractions that the lesson discusses. (SG)