Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equal Sign
Practice telling which equation is true. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Confronting Work Place Discrimination on the World War Ii Home Front
In this activity, students will analyze primary sources and evaluate the degree to which they demonstrate Civil Rights advances following President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1941 Executive Order providing equal opportunity in defense...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Women: Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was not focused just on racial civil rights, but also gender equity. This site from the Library of Congress deals with how women could use the legislation in lawsuits charging discrimination.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was established in 1964 to eliminate discrimination in employment, based on race, color, sex, religion and national origin and now also age or disability.
Econoclass
Econoclass: The Distributive Justice Game
This classroom activity allows different boundaries for various groups of learners to take a quiz. For example, some groups get more time, others may use a book or notes, etc. However, the roles of students will change just prior to the...
Digital History
Digital History: Feminism Reborn
This comprehensive survey of the women's movement during the 1960s and 1970s documents women and politics, women's wages, legal discrimination against women, stereotypes of women, women's rights legislation, and women's rights...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Patriotic Labor: America During World War I
Take a look at the need for American labor during World War I. It provided second-class citizens, such as women and African Americans, a brief opportunity for better jobs that would help foment in them a desire for more and equal...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Nelson Mandela Trial
Nelson Mandela was willing to die for his belief in a free society where all people can live in harmony with equal opportunities. Instead, he spent eighteen years in jail. Read this in-depth summary of his trial. Included are...
US National Archives
National Archives: Confronting Work Place Discrimination on the Wwii Homefront
African Americans were not able to take advantage of the booming industries as Americans were mobilizing for WWII. The FEPC was established to make sure Roosevelt's executive order providing for equal opportunities in defense industries...
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Black Wings
An excellent resource to celebrate early black American aviators. Students will find thrilling tales of true courage concerning black Americans and the "Quest for Equal Opportunity."
Other
Us Eeoc: Title Vii of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provided important protection for fairness in employment by establishing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Read the text of that legislation here, and see how it protects workers on...
Other
Eeoc: Facts About Race/color Discrimination
This site contains U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission information about race discrimination.
Other
Eeoc: Ada: Your Employment Rights as a Disabled Person
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains information on employment rights as an individual with a disability.
Other
Eeoc: Small Employers and Reasonable Accommodation
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains general information on the topic of reasonable accommodation.
Other
Eeoc: Disability Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers a complete overview of the American with Disability Act, and how it applies in the real world. Content includes information on who a disabled person is,
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Legislative Interests
The goals of third generation congresswomen were aimed at creating opportunities for women in education and the workplace. Women members continued to play a prominent part in legislation on diverse national concerns, ranging from Cold...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Newton's Three Laws of Motion
This resource provides alternate or additional learning opportunities for students learning the three Newton's Laws of Motion. It includes a collection of interactive materilas, videos, and other digital media.
Other
Race in the Usa: The Beginning and the End of Affirmative Action
A description of the reasoning behind affirmative action, the court cases that upheld it, and those that have dismantled it.
Other
Smith College: New Resources on 20th Century Women's Activism
Short biographies with links to historically significant documents of eight 20th century female activists.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: The Black Wings Story
This online story tells of how African Americans overcame enormous obstacles to break into aviation. Besides tracing the story there are primary sources, classroom activities, and teaching resources are included.
US Department of Justice
U.s. Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division
Read press releases and reports related to civil rights issues, news, and events.
Other
The National Council on Disability
The NCD is designed to guarantee equal opportunities to those with disabilities. Information on specific services and opportunities that are provided can be found here as well.
Other
Ndi: Building a Better Economic Future for Americans With Disabilities
A website operated by an organization that strives for people with disabilities have equal opportunity to gain financial security and independence. Website includes their strategic plan as well as resources that include document,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Official Sat Practice in the Classroom
By offering free practice exercises, full tests, articles, and videos to everyone, everywhere, Khan Academy hopes to level the playing field so that every student has an equal opportunity for college readiness! Learn more about how...