9th Grade Culture and Diversity Resources
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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 -
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 -
GAMES AND APPS
Classroom Olympic Games
Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityNative American Music Resources -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
How to Incorporate Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
This practical teaching resource gives you 5 teacher-tested strategies to help you include cultural diversity in the…Subjects:Culture and Diversity -
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The Misfits Teacher's Guide
After reading The Misfits, use the discussion questions in this guide to examine the events in the book and develop…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureNovels -
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Camel Rider Discussion and Activity Guide
Increase students' knowledge of the Middle East with discussion questions, writing activities, and educational resources…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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Stereotypes in Movies
Teach children about stereotypes in movies with a printable sheet.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityFilm and Video (Cinematography) -
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Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
This three-lesson unit will help middle and secondary students to cope with, understand, and move beyond the September…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityDiversity -
ACTIVITIES
Women's History Month Unsung Female Heroes Interview Activity Packet
Women's History Month is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the important female figures from history…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCulture and Diversity -
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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityDiversity -
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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Celebrating Diversity Through Young People's Literature
Celebrate diversity in your reading selections. Browse these titles for middle grade and young adult readers to find…Subjects:LiteratureCulture and DiversityReading -
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
The Importance of Wings Discussion Guide
Engage pupils in a discussion about the characters, themes, and events in The Importance of Wings with the questions in…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionCulture and Diversity -
LESSON PLANS
Writing Biographies: Celebrate Aboriginals
Pupils will select a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island origin and complete a KWL chart as they explore and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralian HistoryCulture and Diversity -
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Constructing the Panpipe
Use a printable that contains two diagrams for constructing a panpipe.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityHispanics -
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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 -
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Native American Population Tragedy
Have your students read facts about why the Native Americans population dropped in the eighteenth century and have them…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)PopulationNative Americans -
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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
