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PBS

Arthur’s World Neighborhood: Bibliography for Kids

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...
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Museum of Tolerance

Cultural Research Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Class members explore cultural diversity through a variety of texts that showcase the importance of traditions. Then, they interview their family members to research their own cultural background and write their findings on quilt...
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Maryland Department of Education

The Concept of Diversity in World Literature Lesson 5: The Tragic Hero

For Teachers 10th - 11th Standards
Should identifying a tragic hero be based on a universal definition or a definition based on the morals and values of a specific culture? As part of a study of Things Fall Apart, class members read Sylvia Plath's "Colossus" and then...
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Deliberating in a Democracy

Minorities in a Democracy

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners consider diversity in democracies. In this democratic values lesson plan, students read an article titled, "Minorities in a Democracy." Learners respond to discussion questions about the article.
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BW Walch

Wondering About the New Seven (Man-Made) Wonders of the World

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Who determines the Seven Wonders of the World, and what criteria is used to evaluate these locations? Discover the efforts to promote cultural diversity and preserve man-made monuments during the world's first-ever global vote in 2007 to...
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PBS

Technology: Conveniences and Consequences

For Teachers 8th - 12th
It's a delicate balance—using technology to improve our lives while still protecting the environment, and ourselves, from the hazards of technology use. Class members examine statistics about the increase in media use, complete a survey...
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Yale University

Arabic - English Glossary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Designed to accompany Focus on Contemporary Arabic by Shukri Abed, this document provides 41 pages of Arabic terms with English translations. The words are organized alphabetically in Arabic and include notations that indicate colloquial...
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Museum of Tolerance

Family Tree Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Discover the family histories that make the classroom with a family tree activity. Scholars locate information about their family, construct a family tree, and work together to tally where family members are born.  
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Other

Australia's Cultural Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines religious and cultural diversity in Australia, along with population breakdowns.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tropical Forest Foragers

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "tropical-forest foragers," or "pygmies," refers to ethno-linguistically diverse peoples distributed across the forested regions of Central Africa who are particularly short in stature and who traditionally have lived by...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Culture of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience Honduran culture at this site offered by Wikipedia. Learn about the music, literature, art, religion, cuisine, and family life of this diverse culture.
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Other

World of Education: Cultural Learning Styles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learning style and culture - what's the link? This article provides a summary of learning styles theory and the literature on learning style and culture correlations.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Multiculturalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explore and discuss multiculturalism, Eurocentrism, Afrocentrism, and monoculturalism.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Hawaiians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Hawaiian people - the indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ozarks

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Ozark region in southern Missouri and its culture. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Other

Welcome to Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the diverse and rich cultures of Puerto Rico.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Igbo

For Students 9th - 10th
Igbo-speaking peoples can be divided into five geographically based subcultures: northern Igbo, southern Igbo, western Igbo, eastern Igbo, and northeastern Igbo. Each of these five can be further divided into subgroups based on specific...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sakalava

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sakalava inhabit an expansive region of Madagascar; their territory today encompasses nearly all of the west coast of this large Indian Ocean island. "Sakalava" is a compound term meaning "the long valleys" or "rivers." A noun as...
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Other

Buzzle.com: Historyplex: Facts About the Rich and Diverse Hispanic Culture

For Students 2nd - 6th
Aspects of Hispanic culture are discussed in this resource. Looks at family, language, social codes of conduct, religion, celebrations, foods eaten, and how they have contributed to the United States.
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Other

Alaska Native Knowledge Network: Guidelines for Respecting Cultural Knowle [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In response to concerns that aboriginal peoples and beliefs were being misrepresented or denigrated in subtle ways in Alaskan classrooms, this document was developed through consultation with First Nations Elders. It aims to provide...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Algeria Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jews of Algeria are a very diverse cultural group, owing in part to Algeria's turbulent history. Now they constitute the most Westernized Jewish community originating from North Africa and are established mostly in France. Less than...
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Other

Florida Cultural & Historical Programs: Culture Builds Florida's Future [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Packed with photos and details of Florida's rich and diverse cultural life, this .pdf document provides a new strategic plan for the continuing development of arts and culture in the State of Florida and the tremendous benefits they...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pima Papago

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Pima-Papago people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Hawaiians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Hawaiians. (Note: Content is not the most current.)