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Cartoons for the Classroom: Shine the Light on Your Government WorksheetCartoons for the Classroom: Shine the Light on Your Government Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Shine the Light on Your Government

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What don't we know about our government? Explore the concept of transparency and freedom of information throught this analysis handout, in which scholars examine 2 political cartoons. Background information provides context, explaining the origins and intention of Sunshine Week. Three talking points guide deeper thinking as pupils consider the U.S. census, symbolism within the cartoons, and political spending by corporations. This will really get discussion going!

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critical thinking, freedom of speech, constitutional amendments, freedoms, current events, political cartoons

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current events, critical thinking skills, free speech, freedom of information, freedom of information act, political cartoon analysis, sunshine week, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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