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Art as Advocacy for Social Change

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“Humanscape No.65” by Melesia Casas and Ester Hernandez’s “Sun Maid Raisins” launch a study of how works of art can advocate for social change. After examining these two works and discussing the human rights issues raised, class members are encouraged to create their own advocacy graphic. Learning links, reflections, service opportunities, and worksheets are included in the richly detailed plan. 

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advocacy, social progress

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advocacy, social change, art, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.4 W.9-10.9.a W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.4 W.11-12.9.a

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