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Image Analysis: In Their Own Words Lesson PlanImage Analysis: In Their Own Words Lesson Plan
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Museum of the American Revolution
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4th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Image Analysis: In Their Own Words

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This Image Analysis: In Their Own Words lesson plan also includes:
  • Political Cartoons Worksheet (.pdf)
  • The Horse America, Throwing His Master published by William White, 1779 (.pdf)
  • Museum of the American Revolution’s Virtual Tour
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Images often convey more than words. Scholars examine political cartoons from the American Revolution to understand how images have the ability to express political ideas. Academics participate in group discussion, complete a worksheet, and create their own political cartoons to understand the power of images to express ideas. 

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Concepts

america, american history, the united states, image analysis, political cartoons, american politics, the american revolution, causes of the american revolution, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare a political cartoon from the American Revolution to a modern-day cartoon
  • Arrange for an artist to speak to the class about the connection between art and politics 

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity is part of unit 2, Through Their Eyes: Major Causes and Events of the American Revolution Teacher Resource Guide 
  • Requires Internet access to complete the activity 

Pros

  • Activity uses primary sources to enhance learning
  • The resource includes an extension activity if time allows  

Cons

  • None

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