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Cartoons in the Classroom: Economic Blame Game WorksheetCartoons in the Classroom: Economic Blame Game Worksheet
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Economic Blame Game

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Two political cartoons grace this critical analysis instructional activity. Several very good discussion questions and points to consider, could make this an interesting start to any US Government class. Prepare upper graders for identifying conservative or liberal viewpoints in the media they encounter!

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critical thinking, american politics, politics, political cartoons, the united states government

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critical analysis, critical thinking, political cartoons, us government, us politics, identifying conservative views, identifying liberal views, social studies
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10th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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