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Selfless Sam- The Drive
Students discuss how to address poverty in society. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the book Sam and the Lucky Money and discuss how they would handle hunger. Students role play situations and demonstrate philanthropic acts.
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Personal Heritage
Fourth graders investigate their personal heritage. In this personal heritage lesson, 4th graders fill in an outline with information about their personal heritage. They create a poster about themselves. This lesson is aimed at diversity...
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Immigration
Eighth graders examine the American immigration experience. For this immigration lesson, 8th graders watch a video about Ellis Island and discuss the processing that took place there. Students write letters in the voice of American...
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World Literature-Teaching Asian, African & Latin American Authors
World Literature lesson plans for high school students can lead to a greater cultural awareness and appreciation of literature.
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China
Students explore the geography, culture and history of China. As a class, they discuss historical contributions to China, Confucius, and geographic features of the country. Pupils use the internet to answer questions about China.
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Class Distinctions in Art And Literature
Students evaluate the validity of a society where the individual's place is based on such arbitrary norms as gender, family connections, economic status, or military prowess in this look at Asian culture.
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ESL Holiday Lesson: World Tai Chi Day
In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read or listen to a passage about World Tai Chi Day, then complete a variety of activities related to the passage.
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Emily Carr: Reading Comprehension
For this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a passage about Emily Carr. Students then attempt to determine the meanings of italicized words from the context in which they were used.
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Korea Lesson Plan
Sixth graders research the history and development of Korea as a culture and nation. This lesson plan is unique in that the focus is upon the neighboring countries of China and Japan in order to see their contributions to Korean society.
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A Guide for Community Living
Students use photography to help them become more knowledgeable about their communities, and to make a "community survival" book in which problems are solved by going to the right community agency.
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Who am I? Bookmaking
Students explore the process of bookmaking that has its origins from many different international cultures. The multicultural symbolism represented by the medium is utilized by students to expres their identity.
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The Egg and Symbolism with the Christian Easter
In this language arts and religion worksheet, students read an informative page about the symbolism of the egg in the Christian Easter. Students answer 6 questions. This page is from the UK.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary
Useful resource for learning everyday Chinese vocabulary -- roll over each image to hear the correct pronunciation and see how the word is written. Corresponding English section (and other languages) makes this site a useful tool for ESL...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Living Language: Language Lab Chinese
Explore the Chinese Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: Starting Out in Chinese [Pdf]
This is an introductory to the basic of the Chinese language. You'll learn some basic expressions such as hello, thank you, I'm sorry and goodbye.
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: Esl Chinese
A language lab for Chinese students learning English. Learn vocabulary through interactive flashcards with audio and text, and through games.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Chinese Language
Study a variety of fundamental phrases and vocabulary of the Chinese language. Improve recognition and understanding the terms with the help of online games.
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: E Ticket Chinese [Pdf]
These lessons will help you if you are planning a trip to China and could use a helpful traveler's phrasebook with hundreds of essential words and phrases.
Other
Online Chinese Tools: Chinese Character Flash Cards
This flash card application is a useful resource for learning Chinese characters. Includes the pinyin and English translations of each character.
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Penguin Random House: Living Language: Chinese to Go [Pdf]
This is a traveler's pocket phrase guide. It includes hundreds of essential words and phrases for every situation. Keep it with you so it will help you getting around town.
Other
Mdbg: Word Dictionary Basic
A basic word dictionary, aimed at learners of Chinese; a useful resource for Chinese English language learners as well. Search either by Chinese, Pinyin or English Definition. Audio is in Chinese Mandarin pinyin.
BBC
Bbc World Service: Learning English Grammar
The Grammar and Vocabulary area of the BBC World Service site has a section on common grammar problems and a section on idioms and expressions. There are also links to pages that provide English language learning opportunities that...
Other
Hong Kong Education City: English Campus
English Campus is an excellent site for Chinese speakers learning English. It includes seven channels - Watch, Read, Practice, Play, Create, Meet, and a Teachers' Corner. Learn by playing word and grammar games, watching movies and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Immigration
A content-rich site and Library of Congress "Featured Presentation" that looks at the immigration experiences of Americans from many backgrounds and countries. Includes lesson suggestions and resources, online immigration vocabulary...