Revolution on Wheels - Create-Your-Ad Worksheet

Your Turn to Create Your Own Ad! – A Modern Product Meets American History
In groups, create a short ad to promote a modern product using American historical icons.

1. Your mission.
a. Choose a modern product.
Examples: smartwatch – electric bike – video game – eco-bottle – sneakers – AI assistant – etc.
b. Choose a historical American icon and a symbol or event.
Examples: the Statue of Liberty – Mount Rushmore – the U.S. flag – the Moon Landing - the Hollywood Sign – etc.
c. Combine the two.
Imagine the historical figure or symbol is promoting your modern product. Ask yourself:

• What value or idea connects the two?
  
• Why would this person love this product?
  
• What message do you want to send?
  

2. Create your ad.
a. Visuals. Draw or describe what we see: setting, characters, colors.
b. Slogan. Write a short, powerful line, like in a real ad.
c. Script. Add 1-2 short spoken lines for voiceover or characters.
d. Mood. Is it funny? Serious? Inspirational?