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Arts Now Learning: Cultural Characters: The Great Depression [Pdf] Lesson PlanArts Now Learning: Cultural Characters: The Great Depression [Pdf] Lesson Plan
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Arts Now Learning: Cultural Characters: The Great Depression [Pdf]

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In this lesson, students look at photographs (portraits and people, historical events and images depicting strife or struggle, etc.) based around a given time period and contemplate the impact a photograph has on the perception of a society or historical event. The images act as an impetus for them to write monologues and create improvisational skits.

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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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