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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing Attitudes in America

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss strategies for confronting destructive stereotypes and mythologies, as well as promoting racial understanding in Students.
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Primary
US Census Bureau

Census 2000 Briefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A page of a number of news briefs from the U.S. Census Bureau discussing Census 2000 results in population, race, housing, and much more. A nice source when studying American diversity.
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Changing Attitudes in America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans that help teachers examine diversity, institutional racism, and other topics in social justice.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: The New Face of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examined the rising numbers of young people who identify themselves as being multiracial and provides information on the trends and implications to American society. March 14, 2011
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Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Black and White"

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.