Teacher Guide

Inherit the Wind Lesson Plan

Bringing in Technology

Day 1: Students can use computer programs to create set designs for the play. Students will also use the internet to research the Scopes Monkey Trial, upon which the play is based.

Day 2: Students will use Twitter to explore how modern media might disseminate the news of the trial.

Day 3: Students will use the internet to watch clips of stagings of the play. They will also use computers to create podcasts about the case.

Day 4: Students will be shown the 1960 film version of the play.

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