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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Quest for Social Justice in the Interwar Years

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "NAACP's Anti-Lynching Campaigns: The Quest for Social Justice in the Interwar Years" in 2 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under...
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Co Op America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...
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Co Op America

For Students 9th - 10th
The Co-op America foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on fair economic practices to teach social and environmental responsibility. Their many programs such as Green Business, Green Energy, Fair Trade, Responsible Shopper...
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Innocence Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on cases that have resulted in exoneration of innocent individuals convicted of crimes. Updated daily.
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Bread for the World

For Students 9th - 10th
"Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers."
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Zapatistas Document Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of documents, broadsides, pamphlets, books and magazines reflects the progress if the Zapatistas to get the government to pass into law a negotiated agreement safeguarding their lands and culture.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: The First Emancipation

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives interesting information about how the Quakers encouraged legislation that led to the banning of slavery in states in the Northeast by 1820.
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Black Past

Black Past: Seale, Bobby

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief but complete accounting of Bobby Seale and his role in the Black Panther organization.
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Digital History

Digital History: Zorro: Ficton and Fact

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the popularization of Zorro and his swashbuckling protection of the poor and weak. See the exploits of real life Zorros who lived in Spanish America.
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Equity and Social Justice Awareness Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
How sensitive are you to cultural and multicultural issues? Here a quick quiz, along with classroom discussion tips, to help you explore the answer. Available online or as a downloadable document (PDF, Word).
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Handout
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Victoria Woodhull

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the National Women's Hall of Fame to learn a few basic facts about Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for President of the United States.