PBS
Race: The Power of an Illusion
Is race for real? Learn about what "race" really is and how society has shaped its own definition. See if you are able to identify people according to they way they view themselves and look at a timeline about how ideas of race has changed.
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Columbus Museum of Art: Art and Social Issues in American Culture
Great reference tool for exploring American history and culture through artistic images. The visual images shown relate to issues Americans face today: economics, war, and race & ethnicity. Included is a teacher resource page with...
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Ethnicity and Nationalism: Anthropological Perspectives (Chapter 2) [Pdf]
This is Chapter 2 of the third edition (2010) of the book "Ethnicity and Nationalism: Anthropological Perspectives" by Norwegian author Thomas Hylland Eriksen, a professor at the University of Oslo. He has been studying ethnicity for...
United Nations
United Nations: Cyberschoolbus: Ethnicity
This UN Cyberschool site provides teachers with nine activities addressing ethnicity and discrimination. Downloadable materials and links for teacher preparation are also made available.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Lets Net: Ellis Island Unit
The Ellis Island Unit focuses on immigration, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds. It will provide learners opportunity to explore their individual heritage through primary and secondary research techniques and share the results of their...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Oaxaca, Mexico People and Ethnic Groups
The state of Oaxaca has a very diverse population. Its 3.3 million people are made up of descendents from 15 different groups including the Zapotec, Mixtec, Chatino, Trique and Mixe peoples. This site provides a description of those 5...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Complications of Identity
Wide Angle video tells the story of two identical twins, one of whom was classified as white and the other as black, highlighting the difficulty in defining race in Brazilian society. [2:53]
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Population / Ethnicity and Language
A look at the history of population patterns in Mexico and also a look at the two primary ethnic groups: mestizos and Indians.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: Argentina History & Culture
This site from Geographia.com has a long description of the history of Argentina and it's culture. Topics covered include the colonial era, the war for independence, and current population groups in Argentina.
PBS
Warriors of the Amazon: The Last Shaman
A first hand view of Shaman life in the Amazon as seen through the eyes of a reporter for NOVA.
Geographic
Geographic: Dominican Republic People
This site provides facts on the people of Dominican Republic.
Other
Exploring Definitions: Discrimination, Racism & Sexism
A challenging exercise to help students define prejudice, discrimination, racism, sexism, and homophobia in their own words.
Other
Creating a Family History
What do you know about creating a family history? This site offers a complete lesson plan for developing a sense of how your own family history fits into the bigger picture of the world's history.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Modernity of Ethnic Identity & Conflict
A paper discussing the apparent contradiction of racial pluralism in the world today and numerous conflicts that exist simultaneously. The paper discusses modern ethnicity, cultural pluralism, and violence among groups.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Black and White"
Excellent resource for empowering learners to become better learners. This instructional activity includes making students aware of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in a positive way. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Look in Mirror"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes making students aware of themselves, promoting appreciation of their individuality, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, and language arts skills.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "What's in a Name"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes helping students reflect on their value and self-worth, promoting appreciation of their individuality, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, and...
Other
Ancestry: Last Name Meanings and Origins
Discover the meaning and history behind any last name.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Half and Half" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Half and Half" includes brief background/synopsis as well as questions for group discussion.
McGraw Hill
Circles of My Multicultural Self a Classroom Activity
Activity helps young scholars identify what they consider to be the most important parts of their own identity and develop a better understanding of stereotypes.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Where I Come From
This lesson plan directs children to learn about their family histories by visiting sites that connect them to the homelands of their ancestors.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Ethnicity and Language
This site gives a very defined outline of Spain's ethnic groups and languages. There is also a great deal of content information about Spain's society and environment. Information has been gathered from Library of Congress source material.
Other
Indigenous Peoples' Lit.: Indigenous Nations of Mexico
A listing of the different indigenous groups of people in Mexico. Each group has its own page in which you can find information on their literature, songs, and culture. Additional links to other websites are provided.