1970s Trends and Fads

1970s Trends and Fads

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Arts, History

5th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

This video explores various fads from the 1970s, including platform shoes, custom vans, posters, male perms, shag carpeting, the Magic 8 Ball, the Spirit of 76 celebration, Wacky Packages, lawn darts, and roller skating. Each fad is discussed in terms of its cultural impact and popularity during the decade. The video concludes with a preview of more 1970s fads to be covered in future videos.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a defining characteristic of the 1970s era as mentioned in the video?

Digital revolution

Analog world

Smartphones

Virtual reality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of footwear became a fashion fad in the 1970s?

Sneakers

Platform shoes

Flip flops

Loafers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common feature of custom vans in the 1970s?

Solar panels

Body modifications and custom murals

Electric engines

Convertible roofs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which graphic symbol became widely popular in the 1970s?

Peace sign

Heart symbol

Star symbol

Smiley face

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hairstyle trend was popular among men in the 1970s?

Mohawk

Buzz cut

Mullet

Permed hair

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of carpet was a popular home decor trend in the 1970s?

Frieze carpet

Sisal carpet

Shag carpet

Berber carpet

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which toy became a popular decision-making tool in the 1970s?

Rubik's Cube

Magic 8 Ball

Yo-Yo

Slinky

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