Call a grandparent or older relative or friend.The person you talk to should be at least 70 years old.

Ask them about how values have changed since when they were young.

What kind of housing did they have?

Did they have any friends who died very young?

Did they catch any of the childhood diseases like measles, mumps, or chicken pox?

How often did they eat canned food as compared to fresh food in winter? How frequently did they eat meat?

What was their first car? How long did they own it?

Post your well-written record of their answers in the text box for the question.