Teach young scholars how to, in the words of Dorothea Lange, see life without a camera by looking at her life through the lens of a short video. Viewers are introduced to Lange's life, her work, and some of her famous photographs.

Concepts

dorothea lange, the grapes of wrath, the dust bowl, photograph analysis, migrant workers, the great depression

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Instructional Ideas

• Include the video in a study of The Grapes of Wrath, the dustbowl, the Great Depression, or during women's History Month
• After watching the video, have the class brainstorm a list of topics they want to learn more about, assign groups different topics, and have them research and report on their findings
• Invite a professional photographer or a member of the art department to talk with the class about the techniques Lange employs in her photographs

Classroom Considerations

• The video provides only a brief overview of Lange's life and work

Pros

• Included are images of some of Lange's most famous photos as well as lesser-known but equally evocative images

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.6.3 SL.7.2 SL.7.3 SL.9-10.2 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.2 SL.11-12.3