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A Small Tall Tale From the Far Far North, by Peter Sis [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This lesson plan is for the book A Small Tall Tale from the Far Far North and is designed for students in grades 2?4. Teachers can use the ideas here for history, literature, art, social studies, geography, research skills, and to spark...
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Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum: Examining Identity in Contemporary Art and Photography [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website contains photographs of many in the multicultural community of Jews in the United States. There are discussion questions and cross-curricular links for integration of culture into your curriculum. A glossary is also included.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Walter Dean Myers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Web English Teacher helps you to discover the world of author Walter Dean Myers. This resource features lesson plans for "Fallen Angels" and several other books.
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California State University

Island Maracas

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A great multicultural art instructional activity that also connects visual art to music. Pupils create a set of paper mache maracas emphasizing rhythm and expression in the painting details. Upon completion students will have the...
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University of Pittsburgh

Nasreddin Hodja Tales of the Turkish Trickster

For Students 9th - 10th
Known throughout the Islamic world, Nasreddin tales feature a wise man with a biting wit and more than one trick or lesson up his sleeve. Learn about him on this site and read a selection of short tales, anecdotes, and jokes.
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Global Art: Framed Tin Plate

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Add this art idea to your list of multicultural activities. Inspired by the Mexican tradition of tin punching this lesson gives some ideas for good cheap tin alternatives.
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California State University

Origami

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students of all ages love learning origami. This lesson gives good outlines on how to set up a classroom for this challenging, yet fun art form. There is a great suggestion to incorporate the picture book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper...
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California State University

Navaho Rug

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A simple, but dynamic introductory weaving instructional activity that focuses on the art of the Navaho Native Americans. The instructional activity is well thought-out and includes references to children's literature to read as an...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Exploring World Cultures Through Folk Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Using international folklore as subject matter, lead your young scholars in a unit to research literary forms and foreign countries. There is a printout available for instruction and assessment.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: A World of Myths

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Family Customs Past and Present: Exploring Cultural Rituals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.
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Reading Is Fundamental

Rif: Booklists: The Pirate of Kindergarten

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features a description of George Ella Lyon's children's book entitled The Pirate of Kindergarten. A lesson plan and related activities are included for this book about a little girl who faces vision problems and must overcome...
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Harvest Festivals Around the World

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this activity to promote a multicultural discussion about the many different harvest celebrations around the world. Festivals in Ghana, China, Korea, Vietnam, and India are included!
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Utah Education Network

Uen: K Act.13: Forming Relationships Using Music & Rhythm

For Teachers Pre-K - K
This instructional activity engages young scholars in learning about short vowel sounds. Connections to multicultural songs, books, music, stories, and activities immerse students into new content. Young scholars will connect letter and...
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
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Sacred Text Archive

Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by "Aunt Naomi"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the index page to the full text of a vivid collecton of Jewish folklore that entertains and teaches. This book, originally published in 1919, is based on tales from the Talmud and Midrash. While some of the themes are familiar...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Readers' Theatre

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the world of Readers' Theatre with this online resource. This site features guides and scripts.
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Curated OER

Buffalo Hide

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Curated OER

Paper Mola

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Curated OER

Huichol Yarn Painting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Curated OER

Chinese Ink Painting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Curated OER

Aztec Sun Stone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Curated OER

Native American Coil Pots

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
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Curated OER

Native American Burlap Weaving

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.

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