Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing Attitudes in America

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss strategies for confronting destructive stereotypes and mythologies, as well as promoting racial understanding in Students.
Primary
US Census Bureau

Census 2000 Briefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A page of a number of news briefs from the U.S. Census Bureau discussing Census 2000 results in population, race, housing, and much more. A nice source when studying American diversity.
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Changing Attitudes in America

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans that help teachers examine diversity, institutional racism, and other topics in social justice.
Article
Scholastic

Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: The New Face of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examined the rising numbers of young people who identify themselves as being multiracial and provides information on the trends and implications to American society. March 14, 2011
Lesson Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Black and White"

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson plan includes making students aware of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in a positive way. Good resource.