Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ543637
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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Living Newspaper Puppet Theater: An Inquiry Process for Exploring Historical Social Issues in High-School Social Studies.
Chilcoat, George W.
Social Studies, v87 n6 p254-61 Nov-Dec 1996
Describes the procedures, preparation, and background material necessary for a class to produce an updated version of a living newspaper puppet play. These plays, originally produced by the Federal Theater Project, took a strong editorial position while examining and satirizing political issues. (MJP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creative Dramatics, Discovery Learning, Dramatic Play, Dramatics, Inquiry, Instructional Innovation, Newspapers, Puppetry, Secondary Education, Skits, Social Problems, Social Studies, Student Participation, Teaching Methods, Theater Arts, United States History
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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