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Racism No Way

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore different cultural influences and their contribution to Australian identities. They reflect on their own backgrounds and making links with their peers, reflect on our heritage. Students view My family- My Australia,...
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Tracing the History Of Food

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore cultural variations in food preparation. They pick a country and research dishes of cultural significance. They prepare their food and present the dish to the class creatively.
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Is It Moose-Mooses or Moose-Meese?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play librarian and have to shelve books on moose after determining whether the books are fiction or non-fiction. They must study Alaska and follow a format of questions to determine where to shelve the books.
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Winter Celebrations

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students draw and label pictures about holiday customs and traditions from their countries.
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People, Places and Events

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in the game People, Places, and Events to practice their science, and social studies skills
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Confronting the -Isms

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars keep "Mindwatch" diaries to chart their own prejudices and stereotypes. In this social justice lesson, students monitor their own reactions to people who are different from themselves. Young scholars identify and discuss...
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Tolerance and Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the causes of genocide. In this cultural diversity lesson, students discuss genocide incidents in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Students then write essays about what they would do if their cultural...
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Power Poetry

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use poetic devices to discuss political issues. In this cultural diversity lesson, students listen to the president's State of the Union address and write poetic pieces that express their opinions about issues the president...
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Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate cultural diversity. In this Asian cultures lesson, students discuss the attributes of cultures and participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to experience Asian cultural norms and compare them to...
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Cultural Impact on Development of African Kingdoms

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders consider the impact of development on African kingdoms. In this cultural diversity activity, 9th graders conduct independent research to determine how development has changed Africa. Students write research papers based on...
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Diversity Grade 12

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity lesson, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past indiscretions should be...
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Diversity - Grade 8

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 8th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...
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Diversity - Grade 7

For Teachers 7th
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

For Teachers 9th
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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Introductory Lesson on Prejudice

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students define prejudice. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, 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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Inuit Culture: The Family

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the attributes of Inuit families. In this cultural practices lesson, students read "Saqiyuq: Stories for the Lives of Three Inuit Women," and respond to 10 comprehension and critical thinking questions about the...
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The American Indian Boarding School Experience: Then and Now

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine cultural assimilation. In this Native American history instructional activity, students read and analyze "The Spirit Survives: The American Indian Boarding School Experience: Then and Now." Students identify how American...
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Triangles Are Not Bad

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore cultural diversity. In this multiculturalism instructional activity, students participate in a simulation that requires them to consider the implications of belonging to cliques and stereotyping others.
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Native American Interaction with Other Peoples

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners examine the relationships between Native Americans and the Europeans who settled America. In this cultural diversity lesson, students analyze primary documents and respond to essay questions regarding the relationships.
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What's on Your Plate

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students share information about countries of the world. In this global studies lesson plan, students make presentations about countries and cultures that they have researched. Students also evaluate the presentations of their peers.
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We and Thee

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine class structure. In this diversity education lesson, students discuss stereotypes within their school as an introduction to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. After students have read the play and discussed social class...
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Growing up Spanish in America

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore Hispanic culture. In this cultural diversity lesson, students read Wachale by Ilan Stavans and respond to discussion questions about the story. Students journal about their impressions of the story as well.
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How Can We Line Up?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss diversity. In this culture lesson, students talk about stereotypes and respecting other cultures, genders, and backgrounds. They come up with suggestions on how to line up in a way other than "boy/girl".
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Introduction to the Holocaust: Appreciating Another Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of cultural diversity. In this cultural diversity lesson, students read Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen and discuss cultural traditions. Students then research countries and cultures and share their findings.