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Mosaic America on Film: Fact Versus Fiction

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Seventh graders define race, ethnic group, and culture. They identify the ways in which words are used in political cartoons and examine the way visual elements in a cartoon determine the meaning of words and enhance their impact. They explain the concept of stereotyping.

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7th
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Social Studies & History
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