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Diversity Resources for Teachers

October is Diversity Awareness Month. Teach students to respect differences among people in their community and around the world by using the resources below for elementary, intermediate, or high school students. You'll find printables that promote tolerance and understanding, and lessons about immigrant families. Art, reading, and writing activities will help familiarize students with the history and traditions of different religions and ethnic groups.

Printables, Grades K-5

Same Name Word Puzzle
Similar and Different
The Golden Rule
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
It Could Happen to You
The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want?
More Popular Diversity Printables

Printables, Grades 6-12

Seeing the Same Event Through Different Eyes
Exploring Cultural Points of View
The Color of Water
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Kente Cloth
How Can You Prevent Injustice? Handouts
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
More Diversity Printables

Lesson Plans

Self-Portrait
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
An Immigrant's Story
Immigrants' Experiences
How Do You Say Hello?
Immigrant Families

Art, Music, Drama, & Diversity Connected

Celebrations Around the World
Celebrating Diversity with Art: April-June (3-6)
Different Just Like Me Station Coloring Page
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Music Migrated, Too!
Where I Live
Celebrating Diversity with Art: July-September (3-6)
More Diversity Resources for Art, Music, & Drama

Immigration Resources

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Quiz
World Class Recipes
The Importance of Wings Discussion Guide
More Immigration Teacher Resources

Literature & Diversity Connected

A Flag About Me
A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Ferdinand's Happiness Pasture
Dreams Poetry Unit
Popsicle Stick Puppets for The Story of Ferdinand
Be True to Yourself Book
Join Hands Discussion & Activity Guide
More Literature Resources for Diversity

Reading, Language Arts, & Diversity Connected

I Can Speak the Magic Words in Many Languages
Seasons Greetings Around the World
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Extra Credit Reading Group Guide
Ask Gramps for Help
I Draw, You Run
A Holiday from Another Culture
More Diversity Resources for Reading & Language Arts

Diversity Resources for History Class

Has the Past Been Just? Handouts
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 1 & 2: Historical Fiction
Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
First Public Transatlantic Telephone Call
More Diversity Resources for History Class

Religious Diversity Resources

Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Introduction to Religious Diversity
Reading Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
Religious Intolerance in European History
More Religion & Diversity Resources

Diversity Resources for Holidays

Thanks Around the World
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
Christmas Traditions
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
White Cane Safety Day
More Diversity Resources for Holidays

Cross-Cultural Resources

Viewing Pictures Differently
Exploring Cross-Cultural Miscommunication
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?
Beyond Blame -- Additional Resources
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here? Handouts
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
More Cross-Cultural Resources

Black History Month Resources

Activities to Honor Heroes
A Raisin in the Sun
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
African Folk Tales: Background Information
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Quiz Answer Key
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources

Asian-American History Resources

Tangram Art
Chinese Calligraphy
Paper Making
Chinese Music
Chinese Inventions Word Search
Has the Past Been Just?
Making a Story Cloth
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources

Hispanic Heritage Resources

The House on Mango Street
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
Introduction to Mariachi Music
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
Passport to Learning
Mexico's Day of the Dead
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
More Hispanic Heritage Resources for Teachers

Native-American Heritage Resources

Indian Symbols and Meanings
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Native American Picture Writing
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
Tipi Pattern
Sign of the Beaver
Native American Indian Crafts
More American Indians & Native Americans - Teacher Resources

Equality Resources

Thinking about Prejudice
Amelia Earhart's Solo Flight
Amelia Earhart
YMCA Word Search
Groundbreaking Women Quiz
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination
The Roots of Women's Rights
More Equality Resources

Additional Diversity Resources

Understanding Different Points of View
Beyond Blame: Reacting to the 9/11 Terrorist Attack
Multicultural Music Resources
Culturally Diverse Students with Learning Problems
Crossover Children – LD and Gifted

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May Calendar of Events
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