In a previous incarnation of this unit, O'Brian used the movie Good Morning Vietnam (1987) to the same purpose. That movie has many strengths, with the violence of war set beside the hilarious star turn of the comedian Robin Williams, ...
Jakie Rabinowitz (Al Jolson), in blackface before a show, struggles as his family and professional life pull him in different directions. It is natural to include lessons on controversial social and political issues in history and other ...
The case focused on Glory takes place in the eighth grade classroom of Mr. Irwin at Monet Middle School in northeast Connecticut. Monet has approximately 700 students in grades 5–8 and a student population that is 95% White.
Teaching History with Film
'By developing the skills students need to think critically about the past or what they think they know about history, the lessons in this book illustrate how to harness the pedagogical power of film to provide the tools necessary for ...