Tag: Comics in the Classroom

  • USHMM Aquires Cap Amer No. 1 and 46

    Capt America and Bucky are coming to the USHMM to showcase Simon’s and Kirby’s work

  • Using Graphic Novels to Explore Social and Historical Issues: Spring Semester in Review

    As spring semester began, I continued my commitment to using graphic novels and comic books as powerful teaching tools for exploring critical social and historical issues with my high school students. Building on the successful foundation from fall semester’s monthly thematic posters, I expanded the approach to include inspirational quotes, deeper historical analysis, and broader…

  • The Bill of Rights Turns 233

    Using comics to teach the Bill of Rights engages students by transforming abstract legal principles into relatable narratives, facilitating understanding of constitutional law through visual storytelling and current events.

  • Using Comic Books to Explore Social and Historical Issues: Fall Semester in Review

    This fall semester, I took a deliberate approach to using comic books as teaching tools to explore critical social and historical issues that resonate with my high school students. Rather than treating comics as simple entertainment, I leveraged their visual storytelling power and cultural relevance to create engaging entry points for discussions about representation, identity,…

  • CW at 160: Slavery in the US

    The legacy of slavery in the United States spans over 250 years and fundamentally shaped our nation’s development. From 1619 to 1865, millions of Africans and African Americans were enslaved, their labor building much of the economic foundation of colonial America and the early republic. Understanding this history means recognizing both the profound injustices endured…

  • Superman (2025): A Hero Returns with Heart and Hope

    Rating: ★★★★☆ After years of darker, more brooding superhero films, James Gunn’s Superman arrives like a breath of fresh air—or perhaps more accurately, like a gentle breeze from Smallville. This isn’t just a reboot; it’s a love letter to everything that makes Superman enduring, wrapped in modern filmmaking techniques and delivered with Gunn’s signature blend…