| LOCAL HISTORY IN
THE CLASSROOM |
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| Nissan |
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| Larger
Historical Context |
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Nissan plant in Smyrna fits into the larger context of impact of large
industry on a small town and the movement of Japanese companies into the
United States. |
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| Lesson
Ideas |
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Students can use the internet to find the location of other
automotive plants in small towns (i.e. Spring Hill). Students can
compare and contrast other towns with Smyrna. |
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Students can interview family members or neighbors about the events
leading to the construction of the Nissan plant. |
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| Other
Sources |
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either the library or the Gore Center, students can find the book
"Nissan in Tennessee" that describes the decision to build in
Tennessee and the events leading to the opening of the plant. For
an even more hands-on experience, student can visit the actual plant and
arrange a tour of the facility. |
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Nissan
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