Using Political Cartoons to Teach Junior/Middle School U.S. History.

Holub, Brenda; Bennett, Clifford T.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Using Political Cartoons to Teach Junior/Middle School U.S. History.

Holub, Brenda; Bennett, Clifford T.

Social Studies, v79 n5 p214-16 Sep-Oct 1988

Stating that political cartoons offer an instructional strategy that helps to define the significance and meaning of historical facts, the authors discuss the teaching of ideas by interpreting pictures and illustrates the selection of cartoons for classroom use. Makes recommendations on how to plan instruction employing cartoons and examines strategies utilizing political cartoons in class. (GEA)

Descriptors: Cartoons, Class Activities, Instructional Improvement, Interpretive Skills, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Politics, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, United States Government (Course), United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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