During this lesson plan students will identify important legislation passed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to encourage revitalization and conservation of the environment. In addition, students will analyze primary sources to understand environmental issues of the 1960s. Finally, students will determine the overall impact of environmental initiatives created by President Johnson and how they relate to present-day environmental issues.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. LBJ and the Environment of the 1960s