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Annenberg Foundation

Slavery and Freedom

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
How do nineteenth-century texts by African American and Native American writers contribute to the country's ideals of freedom and individuality? Learners explore the topic by watching and discussing a video, reading biographies, writing...
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Unit Plan
University of New Mexico

Educating Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Three mini units make up one large unit designed to explore multiculturalism and encourage cultural identity. Each instructional activity sparks thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and are equipped with activities and assignments...
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Curated OER

Teaching Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine several case studies on multiracial individuals and the technology used to identify them by race and ethnicity. They present their findings to classmates.
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Curated OER

Faces of Courage: Teenagers Who Resisted

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students read true stories of teenagers who defied Hitler and avoided participation in the Hitler Youth. They discuss the stories paying attention to the dangers and incredible peer pressure that these children faced. They consider how...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

"A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
An exploration of the book "A Lesson Before Dying" can lead students to discussions about the role of men in society.
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Curated OER

HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL STUDIES

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students select a country in South Africa and writes a one-page report on the economic and social issues facing that country, offering suggestions as to how the conditions of poverty and HIV/AIDS.
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Curated OER

Women Writers and Dissent in 20th and 21st Century American Literature

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders read examples of writings by women authors showing their dissent. After completion of their reading, they brainstorm on why they believe female authors have criticized society. In groups, they use the Internet to research...
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Curated OER

Group Rules and Expectations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore psychology by participating in a student behavior activity. In this group dynamic instructional activity, students identify ways to keep several students interested and focused on one task. Students complete worksheets...
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Curated OER

Getting Out of the Box

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.
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Curated OER

I Am What i Am

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect, through autobiographical writing, on events in their lives that they feel most shaped their personal identities.
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Curated OER

Cultural Mapping

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars are introduced to the cultural diversity in Australia. Using new vocabulary, they define multiculturalism and explore their own cultural backgrounds. In groups, they complete a series of worksheets to develop a better...
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Curated OER

The Mighty Oak

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate types of trees. In this forestry lesson, students read the book The Mighty Oak and act out the story with a partner. Students discuss the types of trees in the book and plant an oak tree on school grounds.
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Curated OER

Group Rules and Expectations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experience how groups influence the behavior of their members through rules and expectations. They examine social groups in their lives which influence their behavior and expectations.
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Curated OER

How Perceptions of Cultures Influences Perceptions and Historical Outcomes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research different ethnic groups that lived in the United States. They compare and contrast Spanish, African American and Native American cultures and how American culture interacted with them. They present their findings...
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Curated OER

Mystery State #7

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Curated OER

Ideas for Research and Discussion of Anne Frank's Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Holocaust.
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Curated OER

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss their prior knowledge of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Using the internet, they research the personal, political and economic influences that made an impact on the expedition. They also discover how the...
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Curated OER

Confronting World Stereotypes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine pervasive worldwide stereotypes through role play. They are placed in the role of someone from a different ethnic background. After interacting with groups of students in their new role, stereotyped young...
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Curated OER

Making Good Decisions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice the skill of reasoned decision making. In this making decisions lesson, students read from the website 'Little Planet Times' and use the 'Making Good Decisions' E-Sheet to help with the article. Students divide into...
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Racial Identity, Making of African American Identity: Vol 2, 1865 1917

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from a novel and a short story that explore the phenomenon of passing. These works examine the self-judgment and scrutiny often invoked upon oneself as a result of belonging to more than one race.
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Passing: Making of African American Identity: V. 3

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from a novel that explores the tensions of racial passing. Set in Chicago, Passing examines the diverging lives and chance reunions of two light-skinned women.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: History, Making of African American Identity: V. 2

For Students 9th - 10th
An art exhibit and a chapter that illustrate African American efforts to create a usable past. Aspects of African American history, character, and potential are illustrated within this resrouce through Edward Johnson's promotion of...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Complications of Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide Angle video tells the story of two identical twins, one of whom was classified as white and the other as black, highlighting the difficulty in defining race in Brazilian society. [2:53]
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Racial Politics, Making of African American Identity: V. 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter from a novel and images that illustrate black political action in late-nineteenth-century America. Frances Harper's 1892 novel Iola Leroy, is examined, covering topics of white supremacy and racial justice.

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