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Politics and Religion in 17th Century Dutch Art

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different pieces of Dutch Art. They identify its social and political meanings by using cultural and historical information. They examine maps of the time period as well.
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Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the economic, political, racial, and religious roots of Manifest Destiny. They read articles and analyze how the concept influenced the nation's westward expansion. Students discover the motivations and expectations of...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: The Market Roller Coaster

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the American Stock Market and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Respect for Authority

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the country of Mongolia and how it is trying to form a democracy. As a class, they participate in a class meeting about a new class rule and they voice their opinions. They read excerpts of a letter of a Peace Corps...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: What's Next for us in 2011?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about predictions for 2011 and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Freedom is not Universal

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of political leaders that have been challenged. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Now That's Debatable!

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events activity, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of George Bush and John Kerry. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Political Cartoons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze and interpret political cartoons, then use this knowledge to create their own.
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Exploring Heroism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of heroism in this instructional activity, through personal reflection, group activities and a thoughtful analysis of the documentary, HEROES OF GROUND ZERO. They explore their own understanding of what it...
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Early Industrialization

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze primary source documents emphasizing young people in factory labor (mill workers during 1840-1860). They study hours of labor, ages of laborers, reasons for working, and working conditions. They write a poem or song.
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Literature: Isabel Allende

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars watch and respond to a Bill Moyers Now video on the Chilean author, Isabel Allende. They brainstorm a list of recent events that might inspire writers and choose one to write about in poetic, diary, or short story form.
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Dude, I'm Interviewing the President

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Student define issues and questions they would discuss with a president. Students read "Bill and Leo's Excellent Encounter". Students choose famous personalities, research their celebrity, and create a mock interview with them.
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Carnival Celebrations: Masks and Vejigantes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Carnival. In this Puerto Rico Carnival lesson, students discover the history of the cultural celebration as well as the significance of the elaborate masks worn for the festivities. Students create their own Carnival masks.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Why Are Cartoonists Vital to Democracy?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the role of political cartoonists in democracies and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Alternative Approaches

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze Don Asmussen's approach to cartooning and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Defining the Separation of Power

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the separation of powers in the American government and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Visual Clichés

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons featuring the use of clichés. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Keep Current Through a Cartoonist's Commentary

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the Middle East and American domestic issues. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: B.D. Brings the War Home

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze Doonesberry political cartoons and characters. Students respond to 6 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Bushwhacked

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature caricatures of President George W. Bush. Students respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing the Line

For Students 8th - 12th
For this current events worksheet, students read about the attributes of political and editorial cartoonists. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Humor and Iconicity in Classical Music

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Scherzo, cappricio, divertimento, and rando are all addressed in this look into humor through this classical music presentation. The slide show is very basic, but has some good background on Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Bach. The...
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The Red Badge of Courage: A New Kind of Courage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students provide examples of Crane's treatment of the "manly virtues" associated with war using support from the text of The Red Badge of Courage. They describe the three published endings of The Red Badge of Courage and the difference...
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Do You Agree?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize bias in a political cartoon, evaluate how the media uses both positive and/or negative political cartoons, and assess the influence a political cartoon can have on a person.

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