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Eliminating Racism in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article provides some insight into ways to teach children about the negative effects of racism and the importance of doing that.
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Exploring Definitions: Discrimination, Racism & Sexism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A challenging exercise to help students define prejudice, discrimination, racism, sexism, and homophobia in their own words.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Sonya's Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Straightforward lesson designed to introduce learners to symmetry and reflection using MIRA mirrors. Includes two worksheets--instructions and activities are available in English and Spanish.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Navajo Burntwater Designs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple lesson designed to help young scholars learn the geometric concepts of translation, reflection, and symmetry by creating Navajo weaving patterns. Includes templates and instructions and is available in English and Spanish....
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Srinivasa's Spheres

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Straightforward lesson that introduces students to pi by letting them measure real objects and solve a challenge problem. Includes instructions and a "Data Sheet" for keeping track of measurements. Available in English and Spanish.
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Multicultural History Society: Seeing Our Surroundings (Sos)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a secondary project that was undertaken at a Toronto High school. Students interviewed people in their neighbourhood to explore the meaning of community. They also learned about what it means to be Canadian.
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Creating Together

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting overview of the diverse artists who have influenced theatre and dance in Canada.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Human Nature and the Power of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition from the Library of Congress about cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead with interesting insights on how she used her anthropological skills to explore the complexities of living in a diverse world.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
This site is for learning about different cultures and countries. Students choose a destination around the world and the Global Trek takes them there. There are activities and journal topics throughout the site.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Exploring World Cultures Through Folk Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Using international folklore as subject matter, lead your young scholars in a unit to research literary forms and foreign countries. There is a printout available for instruction and assessment.
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Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Looking at Ourselves and Others

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Adapted lesson plans, used by the Peace Corps to prepare their volunteers, are divided into three suggested grade grouping: 3-5, 6-9, 10-12. These activities introduce students to the concepts of perspective, culture, and cross-cultural...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: A World of Myths

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.
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BBC

Bbc: Young in the Arab World Bbc News

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a BBC reporter as she visits four contrasting Arab countries to speak with young people about their lives, aspirations, and identity as Arabs today. Stops include Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt), Manama (Bahrain), and Rabat...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Animal Fables and Trickster Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Animals and tricksters appear in folk tales from a wide variety of cultures, especially those with strong oral storytelling traditions. Use this lesson plan to introduce students to these characters and the lessons they were used to...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Variations in Plot and Setting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Although Disney's version of Cinderella is most popular in America, hundreds of versions exist across many cultures. This resource provides lessons, which examine the similarities and differences in literary elements among many versions...
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University of California

Ucla: Americans of Filipino Descent Fa Qs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a good compilation of information on Filipinos in the US- including how, when, and why Filipinos came and noteworthy Filipino-Americans. You can download a chronology of Filipino-American history and jumpt to other...
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Learning for Justice

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A website aimed at teachers, parents, and students on ways to combat hateful words and actions. Teaching kids about tolerance is part of many curriculum units across many grades; this site has separate sections tailored to grade specific...
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Elodil

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is all presented in French, but may be accessible to non-French speakers because of the simple graphics and ease of navigation. Learn how to say hello in 16 languages and see where people speak that language on a world map....
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Watching America: What the World Thinks About America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles from foreign newspapers about America and American policies, translated into English from their languages of origin. These articles give readers a view of America from abroad. Site includes both English...
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College Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Features in-depth profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, and financial aid, along with geographic search, directories for honors programs, women's colleges statistics on minority enrollment and...
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Brown University

Brown University: Diversity Kit: Resource for Social Change in Education [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Downloadable PDF publication that provides a review of current research on human development, cultural identity and diversity, and language and literacy development. Nicely balances research and theoretical background with helpful...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art: African Vision: Explore African Art: At Home

For Students 1st - 8th
This printable guide is to be used in conjunction with the African Vision web site from the NMAfA. It offers six different activites to try on your own including connections between art and science as well as some games.
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What Is Cultural Leadership?

For Students 9th - 10th
An insightful interview with R.H. Thompson and Danielle Irvine about artistic leadership.

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