Learners review political cartoons and discuss what political impact they can have. They choose a current political cartoon and write an essay exploring its intent and impact.

Students think about entrepreneurialism and participate in a business project of their own.

For a class learning about Chinese and Irish immigration in America, here's a great starting lesson plan. It has your critical thinkers examining song lyrics, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and a political cartoon, and finally...

Students examine and practice the art of political cartoon-making by focusing on how and why they are so effective in making a political point.

Learners examine Thomas Nast's illustration, "Black and White," looking for examples of racism. Contemporary stereotypes utilized to demonstrate the attitudes of people in the North and South in the 1800's are explored.

Young scholars explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the background of Boss Tweed, Thomas Nast, and the requirements of political cartoons.