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The National Comedy Center supports students, teachers, and scholars in Western New York and around the country through field trips, classroom resources, web-based learning activities, and archival research services.

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National Comedy Center field trips include a variety of guided and self-guided interactive opportunities for K-12 students to experience comedy in all its forms.

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The National Comedy Center archives collects materials that illuminate the comedic process and chronicle the history of the artform. Contact an archivist for customized research support

Lessons & Resources

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Censorship

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45 min. - 1 Session

6th - 12th Grade

Government & Civics, American History, Creative Writing, Media Literacy

Lesson Materials

The Smother Brothers Digital Print Artifact Set Teachers Notes Activity Materials

Overview

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Student Outcomes

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The Funny Papers

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45 min. - 1 Session

K - 12th Grade

Arts, Creative Writing

Lesson Materials

The Funny Papers Digital Print Artifact Set Teachers Notes Activity Materials

Overview

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Student Outcomes

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Technology & Storytelling

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45 min. - 1 Session

6th - 12th Grade

STEM, Design, Creative Writing

Lesson Materials

National Comedy Center - Tour Teachers Notes Activity Materials

Overview

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Student Outcomes

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First Amendment

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45 min. - 1 Session

9th Grade – University

Government & Civics, American History, Creative Writing, Media Literacy

Lesson Plan – 9th-12th Grade Lesson Plan – University Combine with Another Lesson Expand with a Field Trip

Lesson Materials

Reading: Legacy of Lenny Bruce Slides: 1st Amendment in Context Video: Lenny Bruce Live Artifact: Court Transcripts Discussion: Comedy and Social Change Reflection: 21st C. Changemakers Further Reading

Overview

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Student Outcomes

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Yes And...

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1hr. 30 mins. - 2 Session

4th - 12th Grade

Performing Arts, Creative Writing, Collaboration

Lesson Materials

Yes And... Digital Print Artifact Set Teachers Notes Activity Materials

Overview

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Student Outcomes

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Lucy & Desi

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30 mins. - 1 Session

K - 6th Grade

American History, Global History, Performing Arts, Music

Lesson Materials

Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra Digital Print Artifact Set Teachers Notes Activity Materials

Overview

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Student Outcomes

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