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Diversity - Grade 7
Seventh graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 7th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...
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Diversity - Grade 9
Ninth graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 9th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations and share their findings with their classmates.
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INVESTIGATING NONTRADITIONAL OCCUPATIONS
Students identify careers that are nontraditional for their gender. In this occupations lesson plan students research careers that are nontraditional for their gender and conduct interviews with individuals employed in...
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LIFE DOESN’T FRIGHTEN ME
Students examine gender bias and stereotypes. In this discrimination lesson students participate in class discussions and poetry reading in order to examine the gender stereotypes of fears and develop the...
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Breaking the Color Barrier: Jackie Robinson's Combat Against Racism
Students explore Jackie Robinson's career. In this 20th century American history lesson, students complete the provided analysis questions based on the provided primary documents about Jackie Robinson. Students discuss Jackie' Robinson's...
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Responses to Discrimination During the Civil Rights Period
Students examine the effects of discrimination. In this American Civil Rights Movement lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to personally feel the effects of discrimination. Students then explore...
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Introductory Lesson on Prejudice
Students define prejudice. In this cultural diversity lesson, students analyze the lyrics of "Carefully Taught," from Broadway's South Pacific and then discuss and debate the attributes of prejudice.
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Infusing Equity by Gender Into the Classroom: A Handbook of Classroom Practices
Learners match their natural proclivities to possible future careers which are nontraditional for their genders. They further examine gender stereotypes through other activities.
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INFUSING EQUITY BY GENDER INTO THE CLASSROOM:A Handbook of Classroom Practices
Students examine how gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination impacts their lives. Students examine behaviors they believe are acceptable for males and females and will compose an essay based on their findings.
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Esperanza Rising
Young scholars explore foreign cultures by reading a story in class. For this Hispanic history lesson, students read the story Radio Man by Arthur Dorros and identify the times discrimination is used in the story. Young scholars discuss...
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Esperanza Rising
Sixth graders explore equality by reading a story with their classmates. In this discrimination activity, 6th graders read the story Esperanza Rising and discuss the tensions between Latin America and the United States. Students view...
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Teaching Tolerance: Taking Action on the R-Word
Young scholars explore the use of derogatory language and labeling others. In this discrimination activity students research word origins, how different terms came to be used in a negative sense and what it would be like to have a...
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Citizenship
Students discuss and define the term citizenship. For this character education lesson, students explore the responsibilities of citizenship in small groups. Additionally, students compare events in history and discuss their personal...
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Gender Bias in Language
Twelfth graders study the issues between male and females. In this current events activity, 12th graders read an article and answer questions. Students watch a video and write an essay.
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Introducing the Victims of the Holocaust
Students consider the plight of Holocaust victims. In this World War II lesson, students discuss the number of Jews who were persecuted during the war and read biographies by Holocaust survivors. Students compose essays on personal...
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Daniel's Story Study Guide
Students explore the plight of Jews during the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas and complete the provided comprehension, characterization, and vocabulary activities.
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Using Picture Books to Teach the Holocaust
Students compare a photo of a child's room during the Holocaust to their room. In this WWII lesson, students read picture books and evaluate the roles of characters in the book. Students create either a poster about the roles, a movie...
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Anti-Semitism Throughout the Ages
Students investigate the implication of anti-Semitism. In this prejudice lesson, students compare anti-Semitism to bullying as they research the propaganda techniques employed during the Holocaust and throughout history.
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What Does Racism Mean in Europe Today?
Students consider race relations in modern-day Europe. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to understand the impact of Nazi symbolism, the Holocaust denial, and the stories of Holocaust survivors.
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Democracy
Eleventh graders examine the denial of rights to individuals in the United States. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders study President Roosevelt's Day of Infamy speech. Students create a presentation on the...
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Strategies for a Successful World
Young scholars solve real-life social issues. In this character education lesson, students discuss instances of gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination. Young scholars then discuss how to address the social issues.
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World War II Holocaust Introduction
Students explore the concept of identity by categorizing themselves based on physical characteristics. In this Holocaust lesson, students discuss the differences between their classmates and separate each other based on petty...
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How to Combat Harassment and Discrimination
Students discuss harassment and discrimination. In this harassment lesson, students define the terms and discuss ways to report harassment. They listen to stories and role play how they would act in that situation.
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Language in Classroom Texts
Learners research printed material found in a school setting, looking for examples of bias, gender equity or distortion, discrimination and stereotyping.Students work in pairs to develop suggestions for strategies to address bias they...