11th Grade Culture and Diversity Resources
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The Color of Water
Explore this resource with teaching activities that will extend students' understanding and appreciation of The Color of…Subjects:LiteratureCulture and DiversityReading and Literature -
ACTIVITIES
The House on Mango Street
Growing up in the Hispanic section of Chicago, main character Esperanza Cordero shares with readers her feelings and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureCulture and DiversityHispanics -
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Civil and Human Rights Discussion Guide
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers suggestions for talking to your students about civil and human…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionCulture and DiversityTeaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America -
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Native American Song: 0 Hal'Lwe
Words and rhythm notation for a Nanticoke women's dance, in Native American call-and-response form.Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MusicNative American Music Resources -
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Introduction to Religious Diversity
Increase diversity awareness with a lesson that familiarizes students with the basic history, beliefs, and practices of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityReligion -
LESSON PLANS
African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project
In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…Subjects:ScientistsScience Activities and ExperimentsScience -
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
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Native American Pronunciation Guide
Distribute a guide that is helpful with the transcriptions of Native American lyrics and vocables.Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MusicNative American Music Resources -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
Join the effort to move the U.S. toward full equality, by developing a supportive, open-minded community that celebrates…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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Understanding Symbols: Empowering or Offensive
The use of symbols, like the Confederate Flag, can either empower an individual or offend them. In this lesson students…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityPeace -
BOOK GUIDES
Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the slave narrative genre, then begin an in-depth study with Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLiterature -
BOOK GUIDES
A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust
Enhance understanding of the Holocaust with a teaching guide that offers resources for discussing the horrific event. …Subjects:HolocaustTeaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in AmericaWorld History -
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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide
Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…Subjects:LiteraturePoetryNonfiction Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Teacher's Guide
Enhance students' understanding of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with the reading activities and questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Elections -
BOOK GUIDES
How It Went Down Common Core Teacher's Guide
Use young adult literature to initiate thoughtful classroom discussion about death, loss, friendship, gangs, and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityEquality Struggles -
WORKSHEETS
Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Ho! Ho! Ho! The History of Christmas
Christmas has developed into an international holiday celebrated by religious and secular people alike. Follow this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
GAMES AND APPS
Cheyenne Native American Game
Have your students learn how to play an old Native American game. This Cheyenne game is fun and easy to learn!Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Native Americans -
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Regional Music Styles of Native American Tribes
Reference this chart of the regional music styles of Native American tribes.Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MusicNative American Music Resources -
BOOK GUIDES
Parrot in the Oven Reading Guide
Use the questions in this reading guide to spark discussion about the family and community pressure the main character…Subjects:HispanicsSocial IssuesFamilies -
BOOK GUIDES
A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave Teacher's Guide
A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave is easy to read; it makes the perfect selection for…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesNonfiction LiteratureReading Instruction -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Asian-American Heritage Through Literature
Suggestions for using literature to enhance understanding during Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month in May.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureAsian History
