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Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Cultural Diversity in the United States

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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,...
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Government and the Issues Surrounding Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through a variety of resources provided, students delve into the concept of diversity in the state, community and school.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Immigration Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
Select a foreign-born group to see how they settled across the United States. Change the year on the slider to see fluctuations over time of their migration to the U.S.
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Carly Goodman, "Debating Diversity: The Diversity Visa Lottery"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the history of the Irish immigrants in the 80s and 90s who fought for ways to enter the US legally, the diversity in America, and the impact of the election of President Trump.