Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan on Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars, through discussion, internet and video resources, study the history of Northern Ireland and the religious segregation between Catholics and Protestants. They evaluate the current political situation and predict what the...
Lesson Plan
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Philanthropy and You

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights activity, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history....
Worksheet
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Extracts from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II worksheet, students read a 2-page selection from History of Germany in the Nineteenth Century and Historical and Political Writings by Heinrich Vot Treitschke and then respond to 4 short answer questions...
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Lesson Planet

Black History Month- Lessons For Everyone

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Black History Month lesson plans provide a way to meet academic standards, and have students learn about a variety of subjects.
Lesson Plan
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The Battleground: Separate and Unequal Education

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Pupils investigate the history of unequal education in the United States and the impact on African American history. For this unequal history lesson, students discuss the purpose of education and describe an ideal school. Pupils...
Lesson Plan
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Change: Just a Matter of Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze the Declaration of Independence and primary sources to explain civil rights. Then, students write a Declaration of Change to express the grievances of African Americans, and their desire to participate fully in the...
Lesson Plan
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Then and Now: Tolerance as a Casualty of War

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners compare terrorist attacks on the US. In this lesson on tolerance and war, students use various resources and links to examine the concept of toleration during war. Learners will focus on the attacks of Pear Harbor in 1941 and...
Article
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Race, Racism and the Law: Are Chicanos the Same as Mexicans?

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article that describes Spanish people, Hispanics, Latino, Mexican, Mexican-Americans, Hispano, and Chicanos.
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15 Minute History

15 Minute History: Not Even Past: Episode 41: The Myth of Race in America

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of race has been a powerful driving force in American history since colonial times, but what exactly is race? Guest Jacqueline Jones, one of the foremost experts on the history of racial history in the United States, helps us...
Article
Other

Unc Charlotte: History of Scientific Racism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article by Anthropology Professor Jonathan Marks on the history of scientific racism. Published in the Encyclopedia of Race and Racism.
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PBS

Pbs: Matters of Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to "Matters of Race" PBS program, which explores what makes a race, who decides what race means, the issues faced by people of mixed race, and the future of race in America. Includes essays, an area for sharing personal...
Lesson Plan
University of California

History Project: Chicago Race Riot, 1919

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan for high school learners explores the race riot in Chicago in the summer of 1919. Students are asked to explain the reasons for the riot and address the questions in the lesson plan. Included are excerpts from 26 primary...
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Other

Racism No Way

For Students 9th - 10th
An Australian resource with the goal of helping students understand and overcome racism. Site includes a library of resources and definitions, classroom activities, and games for reinforcing concepts of equality and respect. For all ages.
Article
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History Matters: Walter White Considers the Causes of the 1919 Chicago Race Riot

For Students 9th - 10th
An article by NAACP executive secretary, Walter White, discusses the eight reasons he saw for the Chicago Race Riots in July, 1919. He goes into great detail to support these causes.
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United Nations

Un: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this day devoted to reversing racial discrimination and how you can take part in the activism.
Handout
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class, and Environmental Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Race, Class, and the Politics of Place" chapter from a book with the above title. The chapter discribes the typical pattern of economic development that institutionally aludes blacks in the Southern Region of the US.
Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: California Public Media Education Service: How a Preschool Founder Fosters Anti Racism

For Students Pre-K - K
We must become vigilant regarding anti-racism and stop sweeping racism under the rug. Learn a few tips on how to do that in this PBS SoCal blog.
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Other

Eeoc: Facts About Race/color Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission information about race discrimination.
Professional Doc
Other

Aha: Teaching the History of Race in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article which examines the issue of race in Latin American societies and how teachers can approach the issue in their history classes. Good historic background is provided.
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Digital History

Digital History: Race

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the racial unrest in the turbulent times right after World War I when African Americans were moving north and black veterans were demanding their civil rights. Find out about the violent race riot in Tulsa in 1921, and the...
Primary
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History Matters: Race and Racism at the 1886 Knights of Labor Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting excerpt from Terence Powderly's autobiography discusses the problems he encountered as head of the Knights of Labor in terms of race relations in the unions.
Article
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History Matters: "Says Lax Condidtions Caused Race Riots"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read several articles from the Chicago Daily News on July 28, 1919, reporting on the various aspects of the Chicago race riots. One article, by Carl Sandburg, used sources from the black community.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Eslarp: Race Riot at East St. Louis, 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter from a book about East St. Louis relates the horror of the East St. Louis Massacre where maurading whites fired on African Americans and torched their homes. Read about the aftermath of the massacre and what happened to...
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Other

Socialist Worker: Causes of the 1919 Race Riots

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the racism in unions throughout the United States after World War I, culminating in race riots in 1919, especially in Chicago.