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Teach young scholars how to, in the words of Dorothea Lange, see life without a camera by looking at her life through the lens of a short video. Viewers are introduced to Lange's life, her work, and some of her famous photographs.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Include the video in a study of The Grapes of Wrath, the dustbowl, the Great Depression, or during women's History Month
- After watching the video, have the class brainstorm a list of topics they want to learn more about, assign groups different topics, and have them research and report on their findings
- Invite a professional photographer or a member of the art department to talk with the class about the techniques Lange employs in her photographs
Classroom Considerations
- The video provides only a brief overview of Lange's life and work
Pros
- Included are images of some of Lange's most famous photos as well as lesser-known but equally evocative images
Cons
- None