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Cinderella Map Key
Students design a map key in order to show where the different Cinderella stories have taken place. In this map key lesson plan, students place symbols on a map to show the diversity of the stories.
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United We Stand
Student examine the life and work of Cesar Chavez. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, learners read about Cesar Chavez and recognize his work as a labor leader. Students discuss the concept of standing together as a group to fight...
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The Shape of Home
Students explore the diversity among homes in the world. In this diversity lesson, students share the story "Connected to Everything" which features the story of a family that was forced to leave their land and move to a reservation....
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Tolerance
Students explore the concept of tolerance. In this diversity instructional activity, students discover what tolerance is and then research tolerance in historical perspectives. Students explore how to promote tolerance in the future.
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Taking a Closer Look at Religions Around the World
Students explore diversity. In this religious studies lesson plan, students develop their knowledge and understanding of world religions as they use Internet and print sources to research Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism...
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I Belong, But Why Don't You?
Students explore discrimination. In this character development lesson plan, students identify groups and organizations to which they belong and the requirements that go with each group. Students discuss inclusion and exclusion and...
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You've Got to be Taught to Hate and Fear
Middle schoolers explore themes of prejudice and acceptance. In this character education lesson, students listen and respond to several fiction books, poems, and lyrics with a similar theme. Middle schoolers locate articles with the main...
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Respecting Diversity
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students read and respond to The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. Students discuss self-respect and respect.
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Late Bloomers
Students develop tolerance. In this diversity lesson, students consider the stages of child growth and development while respecting the fact that children reach milestones at different times.
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Is There a Stone in My Soup?
Students plan a service project. In this service learning lesson, students demonstrate their understanding of philanthropy as they plan a stone soup party.
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It's Who I Am
Learners use banners to share information about themselves. In this art-based character lesson, students make a banner with an acrostic made from their name, then share the banner and information about themselves with the class.
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Diversity of All of Us
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words that define the identities of many different cultures. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Colors of My Skin
Pupils cooperate in small groups to prepare paint colors that match their own skin colors. They share a variety of paint colors which they mix individually to create a shade that matches their own skin tone. They discuss the colors...
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Anne Frank: Courage and Responsibility
Sixth graders explore, examine and trace the development of modern Europe from 1900 to the present. They identify and assess the attitudes during this time period toward discrimination and become more aware of their sensitivity to...
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Same and Different
Students explore similarities and differences. They name ways they are alike and different from their peers.
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Pride in Diversity - Our Similarities and Differences Make Us Strong
Students find similarities and differences between themselves and a partner using a digital photograph to illustrate them. They use Multimedia Lab to create a multi-grade interactive multimedia presentation using the digital photos,...
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Elmer the Elephant
Students read "Elmer" by David McKee. They answer comprehension questions and discuss how Elmer looks and how he is different from the elephants they see in the zoo. They complete a project in which they celebrate their individual...
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Planning For Student Diversity When Teaching About Puberty
Students begin their examination of the changes their body is going to go through during puberty. In groups of boys and girls, they discover their experiences during puberty are going to be very different from one another. As a class,...
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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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Jewish Diversity: Travels of Jewish Foods and Jewish Families
Learners are introduced to Jewish history thorugh food and various ingredients. As a class, they read a passage from the Bible about the exodus from Egypt and answer discussion questions. They make traditional Jewish meals with their...
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Unity Versus Diversity
Students explore the 50 State Quarters program and how it represents diversity and unity of the United States. In pairs, they examine quarter designs to gain information about the culture of each state. Students create charts to...
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Secondary Citizenship: The Importance of Volunteering
Eleventh graders define the word citizenship and explain what they think Dr. Langstaff meant by the question "Are you being a good citizen?" They are asked if they are active citizens. Students list acts they consider to be...
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Cultural Exploration In The Magazine
Students discuss how various cultures spend their work and leisure time through identifying activities in magazine photographs. With proper grammar and usage, they list the activities noted in the photos and describe their cultural...
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Awareness OF Self And Others
Students engage in a activity that attempts to convey information about self and others. The activity teaches them about diversity and attempts to heighten the awareness of respecting it. They become engaged in the activity with the use...