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Watch Scenes from the Film

Get a copy of ON THE BEACH starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, and Anthony Perkins. Watch a few scenes to see how Hollywood can destroy a perfectly good novel.

Invite an Expert

This may not be much fun but will surely be informative if an expert on radiation sickness comes to explain it to the class.

Ferrari Illustrations

Look for pictures of Ferrari race cars in the 1950s to make copies and display in class.

Show and Tell

Find items mentioned in ON THE BEACH and bring to class to share with everyone. [Example: a narcissus (a silk one if they are not in season), a pogo stick, a steel fishing rod, old spanners, Australian money, a classic Coke bottle, etc.]

Travel Posters

Bring travel posters from places mentioned in ON THE BEACH for display in the classroom. [Hint: Montevideo, Uruguay...

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