Go directly to two lesson plans that help pupils explore how the cartoons of Dr. Seuss reflected the political and social issues of his day. Lessons also direct students to examine broader issues associated with political cartooning, past and present, such as how to detect their meanings. Best use of these lessons requires assess to the PBS documentary "The Political Dr. Seuss," but many helpful resources to support studies of Dr. Seuss and political cartooning can be found online at the documentary's companion site.