I can’t imagine teaching civics and government without political cartoons—they are essential to the subject. They make the best entry point for introducing concepts and diving deeper into diverse viewpoints on political issues. Head over to my blog post, How to Teach Political Cartoons, where I detail the POPES process I’ve used for years. Then, download your FREE lesson kit to get started. This analysis strategy works well for bell ringers to cover current political news and as part of the main lesson to teach civics concepts. Certain topics, I’ve found over the years, are perfect for using cartoons to teach. So here I’ve outlined some activity ideas for using them to help you teach five key government concepts.
LESSON IDEAS FOR USING POLITICAL CARTOONS TO TEACH CIVICS
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