Teacher's Guide
The revolver Jack Ruby used to shoot Lee Harvey Oswald. NARA / President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection
Oswald's Ghost offers insights into social studies topics including the Presidency, political assassinations, cultural and political shifts in the 1960s, the Cold War and anti-Communism, the role of the news media, and more. Use part or all of the program, or delve into the rich resources available on this Web site to learn more.
This teacher's guide includes four elements:
- a comprehension section for use with the program
- classroom activities
- suggestions for completing the activities
- a downloadable PDF of the entire guide (coming soon)
Teachers are encouraged to adapt the guide to meet their own learning objectives for their students.
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