Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Image of Community, 1939, Making of African American Identity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resources illustrates how artist Augusta Savage (1892-1962) embodied the virtues of self-help, self-reliance, and close-knit cohesion of the black community in her sculpture Lift Every Voice and Sing (The Harp).
Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: New Art, Making of African American Identity: V. 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Artistic expressions of the new black self image inspired by migration to the urban North. This focus of this site is "Song of the Towers", a series of four murals sponsored by the federal Works Projects Administration, outlining black...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Self Acceptance

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Lesson focuses on students recognizing strengths in themselves and others as well as learning to write in verse.
Lesson Plan
McGraw Hill

Circles of My Multicultural Self a Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Activity helps learners identify what they consider to be the most important parts of their own identity and develop a better understanding of stereotypes.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Classroom Murals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Alma contributes to her neighborhood in big ways! In creating a unique community mural, she reflects on her interests and her neighborhood. In this activity, students add to their school community by creating murals with bulletin board...
Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Gender Dysphoria

For Students 9th - 10th
This medical resource describes possible causes of gender identity issues, along with common experiences and problems transgender individuals may face. Also includes a discussion of potential medical interventions, including sex...