Students discuss the significance of the Golden Globes and other awards as indicators of the current cultural and political climate. After reading an article, they identify the nominees for the 2006 Golden Globe awards. Using the...

Ninth graders explore the political views of the Progressive Party. For this U.S. History lesson, 9th graders read the "LaFollette Platform," then share their thoughts of the reading in a class discussion. To conclude the lesson,...

In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about bipartisan reconciliation in America and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the prorogue in Canada and respond to 3 talking point questions.

For this historical events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon by Ben Franklin. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the commercialism of the modern Olympics. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.

In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons featuring the different faces of Uncle Sam. Students respond to 5 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature icons like the hot dog and the teddy bear. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

 Students review a political cartoon and discuss desegregation.  In this cartoon analysis lesson, 11th graders discuss the impact of a political cartoon and its relation to a Supreme Court case.  Students read additional...

Students inquire about the politics and culture of Ancient Rome. In this Ancient Rome project/unit, students research life during ancient Roman times and create a newspaper with articles on politics, sports, culture, and economics.

Students write a letter in the voice of Abraham Lincoln. In this history lesson plan, students interpret the way the public viewed Lincoln during various times by examining political cartoons and images. Students write a letter in the...

In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about lame duck sessions and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about social issues and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about political dynasties and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this historical events worksheet, students analyze an anti-immigration political cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about the Supreme Court and Constitutional issues and respond to 5 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the Christian Right support of President Bush and respond to 4 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the use of ridicule in cartoons and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon by African-American Oliver Harrington and respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events activity, learners analyze political cartoons about the Middle East and American domestic issues. Students respond to 4 talking point questions.

In this symbolism worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about political campaign attack ads. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons that feature the use of persuasion and propaganda. Students respond to 2 short answer questions.

In this historical events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon from the 1700's and one from the 1900's . Students respond to 2 short answer questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about women by women. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.