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American Institute of Physics

Meet Four Pioneering African American Astronauts

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
An out-of-this-world resource introduces young scientists to four African American astronauts: Michael P. Anderson, Ronald E. McNair, Guion S. Bluford Jr., and Jeanette J. Epps. Groups read biographies of these individuals and prepare...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

"From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," Claudia Rankine

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Claudia Rankine's poem "From Citizen, VI [On the Train the Woman Standing]," asks readers to consider direct and more subtle forms of prejudice. After discussing the format of the poem, its tone, and the emotions expressed, class members...
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Overcoming Obstacles

Problem Solving on the Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The truth is there are consequences for actions. The third instructional activity in the "Problem Solving Module" asks class members to brainstorm a list of problems, select one and invent a system, process, or object that might solve...
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Curated OER

Just a Spoonful of Rights Makes the Responsibility Go 'Round

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students define rights and responsibilities. Students discuss the role of philanthropy in contributing to the common good. They also review historical...
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Curated OER

Campaigns For Economic Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine how racial discrimination affected the economic outlook for African Americans in the 20th century. They view primary source materials to examine two demonstrations, and analyze economic strategies of the mid- to-...
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Curated OER

Human Rights Issues Around the World

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders begin the lesson plan by comparing and contrasting the Bill of Rights with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For each document, they highlight the material that is the same for both and discuss the items that...
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Curated OER

"Open Mic" - Giving Creative Expression To The Connection Between The Japanese American Internment, September 11, And Our Rights Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the similarities of the Japanese-American experience in WWII and Arab-American experience in post-September 11 US policy. They create presentations on their reflections and express themselves through poetry, dance,...
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Curated OER

Doing What's Right

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers hold a class discussion. In this integrity activity, students discuss the definition of integrity and read various handouts about what it means to do what's right. Middle schoolers write a reflection in their journals.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

American Civil War Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Civil War vocabulary quiz worksheet, students match vocabulary words about the Civil War to their correct definitions, 15 words total.
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Curated OER

Philanthropy and You

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history. Learners...
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Curated OER

Right to Privacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the right to privacy as laid out in the United States Constitution. Using the text, they search the material for specific reference to protection of individual privacy. In groups, they use one provision of the...
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Curated OER

Human Rights Role-play

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders demonstrate an awareness of the needs, rights, and feelings of others through participation in the planning and presentation of a human rights role-play. They express their thoughts on human rights through writing.
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Curated OER

An Act of Courage, The Arrest Records of Rosa Parks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research accounts on Rosa Parks and look for differences between the modern form and an older report on Parks. They discuss why information about race and nationality are collected on these and other forms.
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Curated OER

Rights Abuses Around the World: What Can We Do?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read about an Urgent Action information sheet from Amnesty International and a petition about human rights abuses against sexual minorities outside the USA. They discuss the situation, read about other similar cases and then...
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Curated OER

Ruby Bridges: One Little Girl's Brave Act

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.  
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

Immigrant Discrimination

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
For a class learning about Chinese and Irish immigration in America, here's a great starting lesson plan. It has your critical thinkers examining song lyrics, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and a political cartoon, and finally...
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Global Oneness Project

Repairing the Fabric of Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
During elections, headlines constantly lament the issue of low voter turnout. Help class members understand why this is such an important topic with relevant articles, a discussion of both sides of the issue, and a reflective essay. 
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App
Paul Hudson

SPQR Latin Dictionary and Reader

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
Searching for an incredibly thorough Latin app? Look no further! Latin learners will be quite satisfied with the collection of texts, three dictionaries, customizable flashcards, assessment options, and other features that are right at...
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Curated OER

Discrimination in the Workplace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the instances of discrimination against Arabs since September 11. Using the Civil Rights Act text, they discover how the United States addresses instances of discrimination in the workplace. They complete a worksheet...
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Curated OER

Was Reconstruction a Revolution?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Reconstruction activity, students research details pertaining to Congress's role in Reconstruction. Students use the provided worksheets to...
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Curated OER

Reading Freedom on the Menu

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars apply specific reading strategies to answer questions about the selection Freedom on the Menu. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read a selection called Freedom on the Menu and use specific reading strategies...
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Curated OER

Philanthropy And Children Who Are Homeless Lesson 2: Was the Orphan Train Philanthropic?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study the lives of homeless children who rode the Orphan Train by reading first person essays of the children's experiences. They examine what rights were denied to the homeless children during the late 1800's and decide whether...
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Curated OER

Can I Feel Your Pain? A Sculpture Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars conduct research dealing with some aspect of human rights in Latin America. They create a sculpture as a response to an instance of repression that touched them from their research. They give a brief oral report on their...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Reconstruction: A Time of Turbulence

For Teachers 5th
Students utilize knowledge and understandings of the Civil War to look at the reconstructive era that followed. In this reconstructive era lesson, Students gain understanding of the definition of reconstruction by building, taking apart...

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