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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Sense of Community

For Teachers 1st
First graders engage in this interesting series of lessons about community. They view images of communities of people working and playing together, and come up with their own piece of artwork that reflects their sense of community at...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Walking Around in Another's Shoes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate what it is like to be part of another social group. Students examine how stereotypes are used to represent groups of people.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Harry Potter: Early Grades Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students analyze labels and explore the social hierarchy found in Harry Potter. They expore inclusion and exclusion in social groups.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Cliques, Friendship Groups, or Boxes?"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the social "boxes" young scholars place themselves in or are put in by others, and focus on how individuals judge one another.
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Handout
Other

University of North Carolina: Autism Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge resource with information on autism, organizations, medical research, behavior modification, references, vocational rehabilitation, parent training, and more. Click on the US map for resources by state.
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Handout
Human Rights Watch

Global Caste Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth article about the concern over caste system in such countries as India reveals how this form of social organization is discriminatory and racist.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Status and Role

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource supplying information about status and role in culture. This site explains what status and role are and explores their significance and impact in various cultures.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Are Social Groups and Social Networks?

For Students 9th - 10th
This study resource for the MCAT explores the topic of "social groups" and "social networks" in society.