Respect for Differences Teacher Resources

Students research the history of their own town. They post the findings in an iEARN on line forum. They practice research skills and gain an understanding of local history.

Students participate in a simulation in which they determine the town budget to help programs in their community for the young and old. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the needs of the young and old and share their thoughts on why...

Students explore collages. They observe collages created by a variety of artists. Student create both traditional and computer collages using "family gatherings" as the theme. They manipulate materials and work with various objects.

Students write their own modern day folktale and compare it with "Cathal O'Cruachan and the Cowherd." In addition, they illustrate a character from the original Irish folktale and how the same character would appear today. Students read...

How can you treat others with respect, particularly those who are different from you? Discuss this question with the help of writing prompts, activity ideas, and more.

It can be difficult to teach children how to be tolerant of those who appear different. This article discusses this issue, and presents television programming and books that are conducive to respecting those with differences.

Everyone is different, and that is an amazing thing! This dance sequence has students create a welcoming space around them and invite people in, encouraging them to think about and celebrate how they and their friends are different from...

Explore how people are alike and different in these ARTHUR activities. From interviewing classmates to establishing local pen pals to creating neighborhood maps, the activities will help children understand and appreciate what we share...

Families come in different shapes and sizes. This video explores different types of families and how no matter what your family looks like it's special. Included are links to background information, additional resources, and an activity....

Children need to learn early to respect other people's difference and not to be prejudiced. Through the discussion questions, writing prompts, and activity ideas presented at this website, students learn "What's wrong with being...

A kindergarten learning module on individual differences. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and image resources as well as a summative performance task. Students explore their own uniqueness and...

A brief article suggesting a "getting to know you" activity. Discusses the different aspects of respect and learning from our differences. SL.9-10.1d Possitive Communication Stratagies

In this instructional activity, students create a thumb print and draw a picture of themselves around it in order to investigate differences among the students.

This lesson addresses the similarities and differences among people. Incorporating the literature of Eric Carle and a virtual field trip focusing on healthy habits and the five senses, students will have a greater sense of their...

Find out what happens when Arthur's friendly teasing goes too far. [13:07]

This three-dimensional map activity helps children share about themselves and talk about who they are and where they come from. Good basis for learning about maps, similarities and differences, respect and acceptance of diversity and...

This site from the Awesome Library is designed to benefit those working in public service agencies, this page is nevertheless useful for older students as it addresses some assumptions that many people have about working with those whose...