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Good Breeding
Third graders investigate a variety of cattle breeds common in Oklahoma. They complete a worksheet on their vocabulary words, and locate on a world map the locations where the cattle breeds originated. In addition, they view several...
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My Multicultural Self
Students examine the concept of multiculturalism. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students consider their self concepts and world views as they participate in an activity that requires them to describe themselves as well as major...
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Going to Bat for Girls
Students explore gender equality. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding a family's struggles with inequality. Students respond to discussion questions following the lecture.
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Ladder of Prejudice
Pupils examine the "rungs" in the escalation up the "ladder of prejudice" leading from the first rung of speech to the final rung of extermination. In this Holocaust and prejudice lesson, students use the visual of a ladder to...
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Music and Lyrics
Eighth graders analyze lyrics from songs from a variety of genres. In this musical analysis activity, 8th graders write an essay about their life plans in which they discuss the lyrics of U2's song, "One." They tell how the writings of...
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This Land is Ours
Students research and present their findings of the Native American's forced removal in the 19th century. For this Native American lesson plan, students read passages, write and reflect, and look on the internet for evidence of the...
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Environmental Justice
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this Gulf Oil Spill lesson, students discuss how environmental pollution affects those how live in poverty at a higher rate than those with more affluence. Students read...
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Gender Shouldn't Limit You!
Learners examine political gender biases. In this Teaching Tolerance activity, students participate in a mock classroom election which requires them to vote for a boy or a girl. Learners discuss the election results and gender bias.
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Stay in the Mix ...With Summer Service!
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students consider community service work they may complete when school is not in session.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Young scholars investigate the pass laws that resulted in the Sharpeville Massacre. In this racism lesson, students find information about the massacre and attempt to find similarities to their own lives. They determine how similar...
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Selecting Trees for Urban Environments
High schoolers consider the best place to plant a tree. In this environment activity, students identify urban locations that are compatible with particular tree types. High schoolers decide what trees would go where and why they would...
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Sexism: From Identification to Activism
Students explore sexism. In this character education instructional activity, students define sexism and discuss individual behaviors and institutional policies that promote sexism. Students determine how they can be advocates to end sexism.
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Introduction to the Holocaust: Appreciating Another Culture
Middle schoolers explore the concept of cultural diversity. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, students read Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen and discuss cultural traditions. Middle schoolers then research countries and...
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Phrasal Verbs with Get
Students identify ten phrasal verbs with "get". In this phrasal verbs lesson, students read and analyze a conversation between two people. Students interpret the meaning of the phrases in the diaglogue. Games and additional activities...
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National Symbols of Japan: Cherry Blossom
Students participate in a series of lessons that focus on the cherry blossom and its part in Japan and United States relations. They use a variety of media resources to gather information. The assessment is oral for lower grades. The...
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Have Respect
Students learn the value of respect. In this Clifford the Big Red Dog lesson plan, students read the story, discuss respect, and experience a mini-international festival.
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Marriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights
Young scholars examine gays rights issues in the United States. In this gay marriage instructional activity, students investigate how people have made their cases before the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of...
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One Survivor Remembers: Twenty Pounds
Pupils explore a Holocaust survivor's story. For this Holocaust lesson, students consider the emotions Jews forced from their homes might have experienced. Pupils discuss 2 scenarios that involve picking up and leaving one's home in...
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Speaking Kindness in Democratic Classrooms
Students write rules for their classroom. In this community building lesson plan, students discuss reasons for rules and write their own guidelines for appropriate classroom behavior.
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Powerful Poetry Presenting the Writer's Soul
Students research Langston Hughes poetry for his use of figurative language. In this poetry analysis lesson, students research the life and poetry of Langston Hughes and his use of vivid words. Students complete 23 different...
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Sexism: From Identification to Activism
High schoolers explore the concept of sexism. For this tolerance lesson, students recognize the attributes of sexism and discuss how they can combat it in their own lives.
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Should Your Hairstyle Be A Constitutional Right?
Learners examine the 1st and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. In this U.S. government lesson, students read the Amendments and interpret them in order to respond to essential questions regarding constitutional rights.
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What Does 'Post Racial' Mean, Anyway?
Eighth graders explore where they personally stand on a post-election continuum, spanning from euphoria to despair. In this American History lesson, 8th graders read and discuss an article immediately following the election and a...
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Riding with Rosa
Learners examine a photo to experience history. In this teaching tolerance lesson, students view a photograph of Mrs. Parks sitting on the bus and place their own picture by hers. Learners imagine that they were sitting on...