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Together in a Time of War



Media literacy and critical thinking lesson using four short film excerpts to reflect on choices for peacemaking during the contra war in Nicaragua.



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Unit: Central American Wars
Kit: Media Constructions of Peace
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Resource Details


Relevant Subject Area(s)

Film/Video Arts, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Global Studies, Sociology

Grade Level(s)

Middle School, High School

Media Type(s)

Documentary Film

Author(s)

Sox Sperry

View Standards

Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH), Reading: Literature (RL), Speaking and Listening (SL)