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Circle Sculpture
Learners 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. Learners...
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Children's March Teacher's Guide, Activity 6
Students explore the role of gender in the Civil Rights Movement. In this Children's March lesson, students watch "Mighty Time: The Children's March" and respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany it. Students create...
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Speaking Kindness in Democratic Classrooms
Students write rules for their classroom. In this community building lesson, students discuss reasons for rules and write their own guidelines for appropriate classroom behavior.
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Sticking Together: Sharing Our Stories, Our Differences, and Our Similarities
Learners create a classroom community. For this character education lesson, students discuss the functions of communities and then work in small groups to write stories to be shared with their classmates.
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Visualizing School Equity
Learners examine the funding gap in school systems. In this diversity education lesson, students read an article regarding the inequitable school funding. Learners research information pertaining to school funding in their state.
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It Can't Happen Here or Can It?: Peer Pressure, Prejudice and Intolerance
Young scholars examine the pressures of group-pressured behavior. In this teaching tolerance lesson, students read literature and view videos regarding negative group behavior. Young scholars answer comprehension questions and...
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"Little" Brothers Share Big Bond
Students listen to the story Little Brothers Share Big Bond and answer comprehension questions. In this instructional activity on acceptance, students use various areas of reading (vocabulary, fluency, comprehension) to promote...
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No Name Calling
Students use literacy skills to gain information about tolerance. In these lessons on acceptance, student read stories, answer questions, survey students, and plan a citizenship week to encourage participation in a No Name Calling week.
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Exploring Tolerance and Related Essential Questioning on Acceptance and Diversity
Students explore the concept of diversity. They discuss ways in which people differ. Students visit various websites and discuss the vocabulary words found on these sites. They read stories from various countries and discuss the people...
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Youth Dealing With Homophobia:Stories From Real Life
Students read testimonials of real gay and lesbian teenagers dealing with homophobia. They discuss how to create an environment that respects all persons regardless of sexual orientation. They discuss a variety of emotions that these...
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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
Often times children hear terminology being used but do not completely understand its meaning. This site provides and introduction to special needs, the types, and proper behavior upon interacting.