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Armenian Genocide

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Students will be able to explain the causes, events, and effects of the Armenian Genocide during World War I. Students will then write a letter advocating their opinion on whether Turkey should or should not assume responsibility for the genocide, citing specific examples from the lesson in their argument.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Rachel Swank

Conflict in Syria

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Students will be able to identify and explain the current crisis in Syria. Students will also be able to evaluate the situation in Syria and formulate their opinion on the topic, citing evidence from the materials provided.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Rachel Swank

Absolutism in Russia

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Students will be able to recall how absolutism was illustrated in Russia, as well as understand the impact. Students will also be able to construct on argument using supportive evidence from the lesson on whether or not the absolute monarchs of Russia deserve the title of “great”.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Rachel Swank

Disney as Mass Media

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Students will conduct research and analyze the impact of Disney as mass media on American society, as well as the role mass media plays in American society. Students will theorize in their project the impact of Disney on American society, now and in the future.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Rachel Swank

Sex in the Media

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Students will analyze how the role of mass media has changed over time, looking specifically at sexual content. Students will also theorize the impact of desensitization and overexposure to media on American society.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Rachel Swank