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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Latino Americans Share Their Experiences

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the challenges that three Latino Americans faced and overcame as they achieved success in their careers. This interactive lesson introduces students to playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Judy Reyes, and astronaut Jose...
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Article
Family Education

Family education.com: Raising Children Free of Prejudice

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An informative article on how parents can raise their children to be free of prejudice.
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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Conflict Research Consortium: Prejudice Reduction Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the suppression of stereotypes and elimination of prejudice.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: My Life Hasn't Changed

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ann Thompson, a junior skier preparing for the Olympics, who became a Paralympic athlete after a skiing accident. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "At the Head of Her Class, and Homeless" by Npr Staff

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In June 2014, NPR published this story about Rashema Melson. At the time, Melson was a homeless high school senior at Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. She is now a student at Georgetown University. As you read, identify what...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Resilience & Success: How Does a Person Overcome Adversity?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How does a person overcome adversity?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account...