Diversity Awareness Month
Recommended Diversity Awareness Month Resources
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WORKSHEETS
Similar and Different Activity
Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different. This is a great activity to enjoy as an icebreaker du... -
ACTIVITIES
The House on Mango Street
Growing up in the Hispanic section of Chicago, main character Esperanza Cordero shares with readers her feelings and tho... -
ACTIVITIES
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac Magee... -
WORKSHEETS
The Color of Water
Explore this resource with teaching activities that will extend students' understanding and appreciation of The Color of... -
ACTIVITIES
Same Name Word Puzzle
Students use their critical thinking skills to unscramble names in foreign languages and complete this challenging works... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Browse a printable teacher resource book of activities that focuses on the diversity of American culture. Students can g... -
LESSON PLANS
How Do You Say Hello?
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LESSON PLANS
Mexico's Day of the Dead
By studying the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday, students will gain an understanding that various cultures have diffe... -
WORKSHEETS
The Navajo Code Talkers
Have your students read about the Navajo Code Talkers, and explore the related activity to learn more about this notewor... -
BOOK GUIDES
Amina's Voice Reading Group Guide
This Reading Group Guide for Amina's Voice includes a variety of discussion questions that touch on common social-emoti... -
BOOK GUIDES
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Examine the themes and characters in Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks, a series of first-person vignettes ab... -
WORKSHEETS
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this... -
WORKSHEETS
Indian Symbols and Meanings
Use this activity to help students learn about Native American culture. In this resource, students write a message using... -
BOOK GUIDES
A Raisin in the Sun
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun contains an annotated list of characters, ... -
WORKSHEETS
Religious Intolerance in European History
Pupils will use the Internet and library resources to research religious intolerance throughout history. In this activit... -
ACTIVITIES
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity
A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will assemble this informative lift-tab book ab... -
BOOK GUIDES
Sign of the Beaver
Sign of the Beaver, written by Elizabeth George, is a timeless story about a boy in eighteenth-century Maine helped to s... -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Browse a printable teacher resource book of activities that focuses on the diversity of American culture. Students can g... -
BOOK GUIDES
Girls Like Us Discussion Guide
Use this discussion guide to integrate the young adult novel Girls Like Us into classroom learning and independent activ... -
WORKSHEETS
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
This three-lesson unit will help middle and secondary students to cope with, understand, and move beyond the September 1... -
WORKSHEETS
Women's Suffrage Art Project
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WORKSHEETS
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?
In the first lesson from the Beyond Blame curriculum, students will learn about the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on ... -
BOOK GUIDES
Another Reading Guide
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WORKSHEETS
Métis Heritage Flag
Discuss the Métis heritage with your students. Then, encourage them to learn about their own cultural backgrounds by fil...
