Instructional Video14:11
TED Talks

Jim Toomey: Learning from Sherman the shark

12th - Higher Ed
Cartoonist Jim Toomey created the comic strip Sherman's Lagoon, a wry look at underwater life starring Sherman the talking shark. As he sketches some of his favorite sea creatures live onstage, Toomey shares his love of the ocean and the...
Instructional Video1:59
Curated Video

Understanding Idioms: Go Against the Grain

K - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "go against the grain" by analyzing a comic strip. They will understand that idioms cannot be taken literally and will explore the common mistake of misinterpreting idioms.
Instructional Video1:50
Curated Video

Understanding Idioms: Add Fuel to the Fire

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "add fuel to the fire" using a comic strip.
Instructional Video1:48
Curated Video

Understanding Idioms: Spill the Beans

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "spill the beans" through a comic strip. The idiom means to give away a surprise or a secret. The video also highlights the common misconception of taking idioms literally and...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Comics: Visual Storytelling and Expression

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Comics are a form of illustrated storytelling that combines pictures, text, and visual elements to tell stories and convey ideas. From classic comic strips to modern graphic novels, comics have a rich history that spans across different...
Instructional Video1:45
Curated Video

Understanding Idioms: Bend Over Backwards

K - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "bend over backwards" through a comic strip. They will understand that idioms cannot be taken literally and will be able to interpret the true meaning of the phrase.
Instructional Video12:48
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

From Concept to Comic Strip with Ryan Thiele

K - 5th
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Podcast4:15
KERA

"Baldo" Comic Strip Features Latino Voices

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The comic strip Baldo has been published in newspapers across the United States for 20 years. It was the first ever to feature a Latino family as the main characters. Hector Cantu, the author of Baldo was inspired to create the comic...
Instructional Video2:05
Curated Video

Understanding the Idiom: On the Ball

K - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "on the ball" through a comic strip.
News Clip1:25
Curated Video

75 Years of 'Peanuts' Comic Strip; Britain's Royal Mail Launches New Stamps | WION

9th - Higher Ed
Good grief – Royal Mail has released images of new stamps to mark the 75th anniversary of the popular comic strip Peanuts.
News Clip1:24
Curated Video

#TheMoment a Newfoundland lighthouse keeper’s story became a comic

9th - Higher Ed
Barry Porter tells The National about the moment his career as a lighthouse keeper was made into a comic series featured in the Washington Post.
News Clip1:33
Curated Video

The little blue cartoon characters that many Americans have grown up with celebrated their 50th anniversary over the weekend in Belgium

Higher Ed
HEADLINE: Smurfs turn 50, kick off European tour

CAPTION: The little blue cartoon characters that many Americans have grown up with celebrated their 50th anniversary over the weekend in Belgium. (Jan
. 14)
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News Clip2:59
AFP News Agency

CLEAN : Snoopy gets red carpet treatment at Peanuts premier

9th - Higher Ed
CLEAN : Snoopy gets red carpet treatment at Peanuts premier
News Clip2:32
AFP News Agency

VOICED: French sociologist examines 'racist' Smurfs

9th - Higher Ed
VOICED: French sociologist examines 'racist' Smurfs