If laughter is a universal language, how can comedy create change and unite people? Comedy is an integral part of American entertainment, rooted in stand-up and improvisation. Modern comedians like Jim Gaffigan, Melissa McCarthy, Aziz Ansari, and Key & Peele use traditional platforms and new ones like YouTube and Netflix to impact their audience and share their point of view. Why do we laugh? Laughter and humor meet at the junction of cognitive, linguistic, and social interactions. Discover Students will integrate the data presented and the articles to discover how humor and laughter work together to bringUnit Essential Question
High-Interest Article: “Stand-Up Stars”
Technical Article: “Funny Science”
the physiological and psychological components and effects of laughter, a reflex that binds humans to one another.Data Integration
individual and social well-being.
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