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Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries.  In this Social Studies instructional activity, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country that has an indigenous population and research statistics and facts about the population to share with the class.

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racism, cultural awareness, indigenous people

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culture, indigenous, racism, social studies
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Grade
11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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