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2voteSeveral scholars have explored approaching Baum’s story as an allegory representing themes, perspectives, and changes that took place during the Industrial Revolution. Examples include how Baum’s used the tin man to represent the steel industry, the scarecrow to portray farmers in rural America, the yellow brick road to allude to the gold standard, and the tornado to signifying the Panic of 1893.
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1voteExamines the legacy and impact of Brown v. Board of Education, a Supreme Court decision that ended legal segregation in U.S. education. From PBS.
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3voteGoogle Earth is a fabulous software application that allows the user to view different areas of the world via satellite images. The user is able to significantly zoom in and out of locations with remarkable graphics.
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1voteTeaching for Change is an amazing online organization that has resources for progressive teachers and learners. The organization does not create all the materials it sells, but rather serves as a one stop shop or consortium for progressive educators. The teaching tools they sponsor are for various grade levels and subject areas.
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