Grade Range
6th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students learn team building, fair play, keeping an open mind towards others' opinions, U.S. government policies, and a better understanding of the meaning of censorship as they debate the merits of censorship. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students examine the concept of censorship and how it relates to art. They define the term censorship, view examples of censored art, and write a journal response to their research. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students read and study about art censorship in Canada and consider their position on the topic. They substantiate their positions and draw conclusions. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students write an editorial stating their position on art censorship. They can combine the editorials into a paper. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students select a specific case associated with art censorship to research. They present the case to the class. Full Review »

Grade Range
11th - 12th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students explore clips from the CBC Archives about Margaret Laurence that deal with censorship and then write and discuss what significance the topic has in their lives. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students examine and discuss government-imposed censorship of art and artists' methods for counteracting censorship. They view censored artwork, write a persuasive essay, and create an art piece. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th - 12th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students consider the responsibility of the media to present newsworthy items while still protecting national security during times of war. They take sides acting as politicians and newsmen and debate the merits of censorship of the media. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th - 12th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students create an art piece that expresses their opinions while circumventing hypothetical government restrictions in this lesson on art and government censorship. Emphasis is placed upon historical instances of censorship around the world. Full Review »

Grade Range
10th
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students explore the concept of censorship through a reading of Fahrenheit 451. They discuss the issue and its relation to contemporary society. Students work in groups to debate the pros and cons of censorship in our society. Full Review »