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Lesson 5 & 6: "The Study of Ecological Relationships and Populations"

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore how the Western Red Lillies are tolerant to a variety of environmental conditions.
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Interacting with Others

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners participate in learning how to be more tolerant and accepting of others. They list ways that good friends treat each other and discuss these as a class. They look for examples of friendship behaviors in magazines and create a...
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American Civil Rights Movement, Photo Essay

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars view photographs from the Civil Rights Movement and write an essay from the point of view of someone in the photograph. They artistically represent various aspects of the Movement.
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Editorial Cartoon: Intolerance

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyse the role editorial cartoons play in expressing opinions about our society. In this intolerance and expression lesson, students examine and discuss how different artists have used political cartoons to show the concept of...
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What We Learn From Women and Girls

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Role models are all around us! Young learners celebrate Women's History Month by selecting two female role models in their lives, and writing or drawing a short description about why they admire that girl or woman.
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The Sounds of Change

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars recognize that music brings out feelings and emotions in people. For this music themes lesson, students explore the relationships between culture and music. Young scholars answer questions about favorite choices in music.
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Poverty and Natural Disasters: Exploring the Connections

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the connections between natural disasters and poverty. In this economic lesson students examine worksheets and activities for each level.
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Acting Legally

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze potential challenges that immigrant women have in the workforce.  In this history lesson, students identify specific problems immigrant women face, then brainstorm possible solutions in their group.  The final...
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Controversial Issues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Hot topics are often engaging and can get heated. High School students engage in an academic discussion were they must learn to engage with a person holding a different view than their own. They practice discussing different opinions...
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Does Rick Warren Represent Diversity?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The topic of this lesson focuses on whether or not Obama was able to convincingly defend his choice of choosing Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration. This is considered a controversial or hot topic because it...
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Emmett Till: A Classroom Sonnet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Who is Emmet Till? An important historical figure, your kids will be shocked by his story! Discover the details of his life and collaborate to write a crown of sonnets in the style of Marilyn Nelson.
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America's Civil Rights Movement, Activity Three

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students investigate the events that led to the Civil Rights Movement and the attributes of the movement that led to its success using the Jigsaw method.
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America's Civil Rights Movement, Activity Five

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read and write poems for two voices about the Civil Rights Movement.
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America's Civil Rights Movement, Cubing

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore cubing as a graphic organizer to better explain the key concepts of the Civil Rights Movement and take positions on key concepts regarding the Movement.
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Harry Potter: Middle Grades Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify inferred and recurring literary, cultural and social themes such as bravery, loyalty, friendship and the notion of good vs. evil.
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Civil Rights and Americans with Disabilities

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students apply the principles of American democracy to people with disabilities. They analyze how individuals and groups in American society have struggled to achieve the liberties and equality promised in the principles of American...
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Civil Rights Memorial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the Civil Rights Movement and the key events that ended segregation in the United States.
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Farmworkers and the Union: A Lesson from Viva La Causa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of labor unions. In this labor union lesson, students watch "Viva la Causa" and discuss the working conditions that led farm workers to strike. Young scholars also read a handout regarding labor unions and...
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Love Your Neighbor: All The Rest is Commentary

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the phrases "Love your Neighbor" and "compromise". They interview another classmate to understand their opinions. They compromise with their classmates on a collaborative project.
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A Nation of Immigrants

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners analyze the speech that Barack Obama delivered titled "A More Perfect Union." In this race relations lesson, students collaborate in heterogeneous groups to analyze the text of the Obama speech and discuss its implications....
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Labor Matters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the labor movement. In this labor issues lesson, students discuss the role of labor organizations and research their beginnings in order to better understand the debate over the Employee Free Choice Act.
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Progressive City Planners

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students plan cities. In this environmental racism activity, students design imaginary cities taking into consideration the amenities and environmental hazards that exist. Students discuss city planning challenges.
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Visualizing School Equity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the funding gap in school systems. In this diversity education instructional activity, students read an article regarding the inequitable school funding. Students research information pertaining to school funding in...
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Circle Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the Theatre of the Oppressed. In this diversity lesson, students practice confronting injustice as they participate in "circle sculpture" to role play performance models that deal with social justice issues. Students...

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