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Papal Encyclicals Online: The Function of Art: Pope Pius Xii, 1952

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an English full-text translation of the papal encyclical issued by Pope Pius XII on April 8, 1952 to a group of Italian artists.
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Lamentation

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful pairing of art and poetry. Writer Beth Houston eloquently articulates her reaction to Giotto's famous artwork, "Lamentation." Website includes an image of the work coupled with the original poem as well as an audio component.
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The Secret Origin of Good Readers [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This downloadable .pdf explains the research on graphic novels (comic books) as well as offering practical suggestions for classroom lessons and other resources. This is a large file, so it may take a few moments for this to load.
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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Truth, Justice, and the Superhero Comic Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the emergence of superhero comic books.
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Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Dutch New Netherland

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Dutch colony of New Netherland.

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