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Pbs Teachers: The Political Dr. Seuss (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Go directly to two lesson plans that help young scholars explore how the cartoons of Dr. Seuss reflected the political and social issues of his day. Lessons also direct students to examine broader issues associated with political...
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News Art: Pope John Paul Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to drawings of Pope John Paul II that have been used in newspapers. Many political cartoons.
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Cartoon Stock: Vietnam News and Political Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of cartoons illustrating aspects of the Vietnam War.
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Pbs Teachers: Analyzing Election Cartoons (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A lesson that helps students identify symbols and caricature in political cartoons. Students will analyze how political cartoons portray messages, opinions, and points of view and will then compare them with written editorials.
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Thomas Nast: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Within the article about the President's impeachment is this brief article about cartoonist Thomas Nast, who started as a cartoonist during the Civil War, but saw his greatest influence in the take-down of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall.
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Nisk: Fdr Cartoons

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides cartoons of Franklin Roosevelt's administration. Great primary sources to integrate in the classroom, although image reproductions are not of the best quality.
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Curated OER

The Massed

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth view of Pat Oliphant's career in editorial cartooning. There are many good images of political satire about issues from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Political Cartoons

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Political Cartoons."