Curated OER
Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
For this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Hunger Usa
Young scholars participate in a variety of activities as they explore and discuss their attitudes and values concerning hunger and other poverty-related factors in the USA.
Curated OER
Our Friends in the East
Students explore Chinese New Year. For this Chinese culture lesson, students visit websites to research the traditions and culture of China as they relate to Chinese New Year.
Curated OER
ESL Holiday Lessons: Elimination of Violence Against Women
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Elimination of Violence Against Women. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word ...
Curated OER
Newscasts From Tiananmen Square
Students study the issues surrounding the Tiananmen Square Massacre through student-produced newscasts. They read, "China after Mao" to understand the intellectual and political climate of the times surrounding the Tiananmen Square...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Andrew J. Young
Biography of Civil Rights and Human rights activist and ambassador, Andrew Young. Students can read about Mr. Youngs important contributions in public service, see photos and listen to an interview.
Curated OER
National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Richard Gregory
A condensed biography of Richard "Dick" Gregory, comedian and Civil Rights activist.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Gallery of China's Female Activists
Explore the lives and accomplishments of women working to improve human rights, the environment, and AIDS education in China. Nominate another Chinese woman worthy of recognition and submit your choice.
Other
Mother Jones: The Dissident: An Interview With Natan Sharansky
Known for his advancement of democracy and human rights, Natan Sharansky, a Ukranian-born Jew and later Prime Minister of Israel, speaks here regarding Arab dissidents, Israel's human rights record, and the prospects for a democratic...
Other
Jewish Agency: Natan Sharansky
Known for his human rights activism and his struggle with Soviet Jewry, Natan Sharansky's life is in preview here. After being imprisoned by the Soviets for being a spy for the CIA, Sharansky was released and thereby emigrated to...
Other
Learning for Justice: Rigoberta Menchu
A timeline of human rights activties in Guatemala since the 1960s, and a brief biography of human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Helen Keller: Author, Advocate, and Activist
Through two activities and a short biographical video, students will understand Helen Keller's accomplishments.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement
Provides an overview and basic introduction to the civil rights movement of African Americans.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Martin Luther King Jr Facts and Biography
Biographical facts on the life of African-American leader and human rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady, Diplomat, and Activist
In this lesson, students will explore Eleanor Roosevelt's many national and international contributions. They will learn how Eleanor Roosevelt used her positions as First Lady and United Nations diplomat to ensure that the powerless had...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Frederick Douglass
An activist for human rights, Fredrick Douglass is featured in this brief biography. Check out his story.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King is featured in this informational biography for her role in the Civil Rights Movement and as the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: African American Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement
Many African American veterans joined the Civil Rights Movement after World War II when they found themselves facing continued discrimination at home. Learn about some of the veterans who were prominent activists.
Other
Voice of America: Egyptian Activists to Rally Against Torture
Egypt is under military leadership during the time before the elections expected for August, 2011. Reports are coming out of the country that there is still torture going on. March 30, 2011
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Julian Bond
Informative biography of one of the founding leaders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a leading civil rights group of the 1960s.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Fred Shuttlesworth
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Fred Shuttlesworth, an American minister and civil rights activist who established, with Martin Luther King, Jr., and others, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and who...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Bartolome De Las Casas
This resource features Native American activist, Bartolome de las Casas, one of the first Europeans to speak on cruelty directed towards the Native Americans. Click on "Bartolome de las Casas Activites" for related artifacts and activities.