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Lesson: Michael Blum: National Identity at a Distance Lesson PlanLesson: Michael Blum: National Identity at a Distance Lesson Plan
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Lesson: Michael Blum: National Identity at a Distance

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Immigration, refugees, and cultural change due to the movement of people around the globe is discussed. Learners examine the work of Michael Blum to gain an understanding of how national and cultural identities shift due to immigration. They complete a writing assignment, discuss the Arab-Israeli Conflict, and hold a mock debate. This isn't just art, it's art with a catalyst.

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literature, cultural awareness, globalization, immigration, nationalism, refugees, the middle east

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global studies, globalization, immigration, middle east, multiculturalism, national identity, refugees, literature, art, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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