Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Poetry in Translation
Wonderful multicultural/diversity poetry unit created by a Queens high school teacher. Students explore poetry from different cultures, including their own (in English and/or their native language).
PBS
Pbs: Lesson Plan: A Nation of Many Cultures
This lesson plan is based on the "America Responds" series where students explore the concepts of valuing diversity and appreciation of cultural differences. An integrated art, social studies, and language arts lesson plan that is...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: The Future of the Environment
Colby College offers exercises on the future of the environment from the perspectives of an optimist and of a pessimist provide great practice with the future tense.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Early Childhood Today: Soulful Festival
Provides early childhood education activities that engage African American culture. Poetry, music, foods, and more are included.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages at Once
Language is complex, and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how do these epic miscommunications not happen all the...
Other
The Dream Flag Project
This creative and collaborative project is centered around the poetry of Langston Hughes, and incorporates art, multi-cultural ideas, and student performance. The site is full of examples, information, lessons and explanation.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: St. Patrick's Day
Great resource for St. Patrick's Day activities, art projects and more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Middle East
The Middle East is home to a rich history of art, reflecting the histories and diversity of its cultures. This article focuses on artists who furthered the modernist tradition in the Middle East.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Writing: Islamic Period
Learning module considers the literature of the Middle East after the arrival of Islam. Discusses the development of the Koran and a variety of poetic forms.