This program introduces Ike's enactment of American's Interstate system and gives students the opportunity to try their hand at transportation innovation.
Through this interactive program, students learn about one of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s most enduring legacies—the development of America’s Interstate Highway System. Participants explore how Eisenhower’s vision of a connected nation revolutionized travel and commerce, and they gain insights into the historical and logistical reasons behind its creation. The lesson concludes with an engaging activity that encourages students to think like engineers as they design and propose their own innovative transportation systems, reflecting on the impact infrastructure has on everyday life and society.
Program Length:
50
Grade Levels:
Program Group:
STEM
