In this lesson, students will use Justin Bieber’s recent gaffe at the Anne Frank House to debate and explore whether or not pop stars can act in a useful way regarding sensitive social and political issues. They will also consider whether or not pop stars can make decent politicians.
Some media may contain mature content. Discretion is advised when viewing with students.
Use any or all of the media above to generate a discussion among students about the often problematic relationship between stardom, history and politics. There are also a number of related articles provided at the bottom of this Procedure section. Guide the discussion with questions such as the following: