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Student Learning about Rockets and Satellites, c.1950s

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Title

Student Learning about Rockets and Satellites, c.1950s

Subject

Georgia--Fulton County
Photograph collections
Cold War
Curricula
Science
Students

Description

During the Cold War Era, math, science and technology curriculum in Fulton County was bolstered by funding from the federal government's National Defense Education Act of 1958. The state of Georgia was one of the first to receive support and although initial funds were directed at curriculum in the high schools, programs in education were added to elementary schools in the subsequent years.

Creator

Unknown

Publisher

Fulton County Schools Archives, Hapeville, Ga

Date

c.1950s

Rights

No restrictions

Identifier

1950sc.avpt.1.4.1

Collection

Audio-Visual / Photographs

Tags

Curriculum, Natl. Defense Education Act of 1958, photographs, students

Citation

Unknown, “Student Learning about Rockets and Satellites, c.1950s,” Fulton County Schools Archives Digital Collections, accessed July 4, 2022, https://fcsarchives.omeka.net/items/show/242.

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Our digital collection contains over 250 yearbooks from past and current schools, which are made available upon request. For access to this collection contact ARCHIVES@FULTONSCHOOLS.ORG

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The FCS Archives collections contain historical materials that are products of the time they were created and thereofore, reflect the society of that time. Some items contain language that users could find inappropriate or offensive. These items have been retained in their original form to preserve the historic integrity and as a means to foster learning from our collective past. The FCS Archives does not endorse the views as related through these items. Notes accounting for such items will be added to item descriptions as they are reviewed by the staff.  Please contact the archives staff with any questions or concerns related to this statement.


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