Overview
What do you know about Che Guevara? Do you own a Che t-shirt? Do you cringe when you see someone wearing one? This segment looks at Che, his deeds, and his reputation.

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Lesson Insights

Grade level and subjects
• Recommended for grades 6-12
• Subjects: Government and History
• Works in Classroom, Hybrid, and Homeschool settings

What students will learn
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• discuss some of Che Guevara’s actions as a leader of the Cuban revolution;
• compare Che Guevara’s values and beliefs with their own values and beliefs;
• hypothesize reasons for wearing Che Guevara t-shirts; and
• defend or criticize the popularity of products with Che Guevara’s image.

Key concepts and terms covered
Decadent and Turgent.

Sample discussion questions
• Is this debate over Che Guevara simply a matter of taste or opinion? Why / Why not?
• If the press criticizes the government, should it be stopped? Why / Why not?
• Michael Moynihan said that Che banned music that was considered capitalist and decadent, such as The Beatles. What is capitalism? What kind of music is capitalist?
• Do you think overstating the literacy rate is more likely in a free society with a free press or in a dictatorship that does not have a free press? Do you think Cuba measures literacy the same way we do?
• According to the video, the travel guide Lonely Planet says that "Cuba retains a refreshing preserved quality. It's a space that serves as a beacon for the future. Universal education, health care and housing are rights people -- the world over want.” Do you agree? How does that account for the _____________ of people who have risked their lives to escape from Cuba?

What’s in the free teacher’s guide
This printable 10-page Teacher's Guide includes a lesson description, learning objectives, key vocabulary, a fill-in viewing guide with answer key, discussion and analysis questions, and classroom activities.

Standards alignment
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