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You and the Law -- Beating the Odds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the rate of institutional racism in the United States. Individually, they write in their journals about how they can make better choices and increase their self-esteem. Using historical documents, they identify the...
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Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois: The Problem of Negro Leadership

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students focus on the problem of African American leadership throughout American history. In groups, they research the life and works of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois and how they worked to promote the need for African American...
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Desmond Tutu

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the contributions of Desmond Tutu and the history of apartheid in South Africa. They listen to the book "The Story of Ruby Bridges," listen to a lecture and analyze a timeline, conduct an interview, and participate...
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Media Smarts

Making Media for Democratic Citizenship

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils analyze global issues. For this video podcasting lesson plan, pupils research Internet and print sources regarding selected global development issues. Pupils plan and create video podcasts that feature their research findings.
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Marcus Garvey and the Rise of Black Nationalism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the differing beliefs of African American activists. In this American history lesson, 4th graders examine the views of racism resistance that Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, and Marcus Garvey held.
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Chinese Immigration and Exclusion

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. In this Chinese immigration activity, students study evidence and develop hypotheses about reasons for Chinese immigration and exclusion. Students use a timeline and graphic organizers...
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Black Separatism or the Beloved Community? Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this African American history lesson, students compare and contrast the tactics employed by Malcolm X and Martin Luther King,...
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Breaking News English - No Hip-hop Fashion for Basketball Players

For Students 9th - 10th
In this ESL/ELL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to an article entitled, "No Hip-hop Fashion for Basketball Players." They participate in both pre-reading and post-reading activities which include fill-in the...
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Breaking News English: Rappers

For Students 5th - 10th
In this rappers worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Interactive
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Breaking News English: British Food

For Students 5th - 10th
In this British Food instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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Interactive
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature worksheet, learners respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
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Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

For Students 9th - 12th
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 15 short answer and essay questions about Robinson Crusoe. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Xenophobia

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze an anti-immigration political cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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A New York Rioter Explains His Opposition to the Draft

For Students 9th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze a letter from a New York rioter over the Conscription Act. Students respond to 3 short answer questions about the letter to the editor of the New York Times.
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A Bracero Protests Low Pay and Discrimination

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis learning exercise, students analyze an interview with a bracero. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on the interview.
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Racism In Football

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students look at ways of tracking racism. Students define racism. Students chart out different types of racism and discrimination. Students show examples of racism discrimination.
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On With the Show!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students think about comedy skits, based on family or domestic situations, and stage one of their own.
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The Enemy that Never Was

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research and explain in a speech why Japanese Canadians were not a threat to Canada during the Second World War.
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Lesson 11- Vaudeville: On With the Show

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create comedy skits based on family or domestic situation. They observe their own families, write a script for a vaudeville type skit, and perform the skit.
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Don't Have to and Mustn't Exercise

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this grammar worksheet, students differentiate between choice and prohibition. Students insert either 'don't have to' or 'mustn't' to complete the sentences.
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The Enemy that Never Was

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write speeches explaining why Japanese Canadians were not a threat to Canada during World War 2. In this Japanese Canadians lesson plan, students learn about racism, and how the Japanese were targeted but not a threat during the...
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 5 short answer questions about the content of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 
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All the King's Men Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this reading comprehension activity, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions based on All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
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Minority Teenage Fathers: Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students examine current laws and use problem solving activities designed to develop in students the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate situations they may/ be confronted with as potential teen-aged fathers.

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