Students learn about several different metaphors that have been used to describe cultural diversity in the United States. Then they choose a metaphor that represents today's diverse cultural landscape. Background information, directions,...

This article examines religious and cultural diversity in Australia, along with population breakdowns.

Through a variety of resources provided, students delve into the concept of diversity in the state, community and school.

This is the homepage of an online magazine with multiple links to news, resources and commentary on strengthening diversity as a means of strengthening the corporate position.

Read about strategies to help students integrate information across diverse media formats. Includes video. [4:18]

This reading resource discusses the strategy of identifying an author's viewpoint. A list of guiding questions is provided to help students as they analyze the author's viewpoint.

The Animal Diversity Web provides a general overview of the diverse group of cephalopods, including octopus, squid, nautilus, and cuttlefish.

In this video segment from Nature, learn about the role of dogs in the lives of humans.

This companion article from the PBS series, "New Perspectives on the West," offers a lesson plan which approaches the Dawes Act from the perspective of the Nez Perce.

A good overview of the beaver's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are many good photos and detailed classification information.

Comprehensive reference material on Steller's sea lion: its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, positive and negative economic significance for humans, and conservation status.

An overview of the many types of gastropods, slugs and snails found around the world. Included is a large bank of photos of the various species and their classification information.

Comprehensive information about the red squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of red squirrels and detailed classification...

Comprehensive reference information about the sitatunga, an African antelope, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, and other details.

Comprehensive reference material on the greater kudu, an African mammal, with information about its appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and positive and negative economic importance for humans.

Comprehensive information about the Eastern fox squirrel is presented, including the positive and negative impacts of these small animals on humans. This page also includes excellent photographs of Eastern fox squirrels and detailed...

Lemmings and voles belong to the rodent subfamily Arvicolinae. Comprehensive information about these animals is presented, including the positive and negative economic impacts they have on humans. This page has excellent photographs of...

A few pages from the journal of Narcissa Whitman who was a missionary in the Oregon Country. She was later murdered along with her husband at the Whitman massacre.

Excellent information on the Chinchilla lanigera that includes: basic facts, pictures, specimens, habitat, food habits, and classification.

Information on geographic range, habit, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, methods of communication, diet, predation, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status can be be found on this...

Read about the natural history and physical characteristics of tarsius pumilus, one of four species of tarsiers living in the rain forest. Provided by Animal Diversity Web.

Americans continue to adapt to different ethnic and cultural groups who move into their communities. It is vital that children become aware of and appreciate cultural diversities in people. People move to different areas for reasons such...

Find out why native fruit-producing trees and shrubs are essential components of diverse habitats.

Comprehensive note about the giraffe. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this silent, social mammal.