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Political cartoons in the classroom

A comprehensive guide to the history, context and analysis of political cartoons.

Whether you are new to incorporating political cartoons in your teaching, or looking for fresh ideas and cartoons to unpack, this comprehensive resource is designed to support you and your students to explore the wonderful world of political cartooning.

A cartoon of a group of children playing a game of piñata on a hill's hoist, surrounded by the words 'what?', 'why?', 'who?' and 'where?'

Resources

Political cartoons in the classroom – teachers' notes