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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

Kente Cloth
Dreams Poetry Unit
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Similar and Different
Black History Month Classroom Kit
The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want?
Same Name Word Puzzle
More Popular Diversity Printables

Printables, Grades 6-12

Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
The Color of Water
All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Civil and Human Rights Discussion Guide
Introduction to Religious Diversity
More Diversity Printables

Lesson Plans

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

Art, Music, Drama, & Diversity Connected

Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Celebrating Diversity with Art: April-June (3-6)
Different Just Like Me Sleep Coloring Page
Different Just Like Me Station Coloring Page
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Celebrations Around the World
Music Migrated, Too!
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 Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 1 & 2: Historical Fiction
Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
Reading Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
A Flag About Me
Journal of Children of the World
Subway Ride Activity Guide
More Literature Resources for Diversity

Reading, Language Arts, & Diversity Connected

I Can Speak the Magic Words in Many Languages
I Draw, You Run
A Holiday from Another Culture
Extra Credit Reading Group Guide
Race: A History Beyond Black and White Teaching Guide
Seasons Greetings Around the World
Ask Gramps for Help
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
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
First Public Transatlantic Telephone Call
Religious Intolerance in European History
More Diversity Resources for History Class

Religious Diversity Resources

Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
More Religion & Diversity Resources

Diversity Resources for Holidays

The Golden Rule
It Could Happen to You
Thanks Around the World
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
Christmas Traditions
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
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
How Can You Prevent Injustice? Handouts
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
More Cross-Cultural Resources

Black History Month Resources

Top 10 Black History Month Worksheets (K-5)
Garrett A. Morgan Invents Traffic Light
Top 10 Black History Month Worksheets (6-12)
African-American Heroes
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow
George Washington Carver – Coloring Page
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources

Asian-American History Resources

Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese New Year Printable Book (K-5)
Paper Making
Tangram Art
All About Chinese New Year
Chinese Symbols
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources

Hispanic Heritage Resources

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

Native-American Heritage Resources

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

Equality Resources

Thinking about Prejudice
Amelia Earhart's Solo Flight
Case of Yick Wo vs. Hopkins
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination
The Roots of Women's Rights
Equality in Sports for Women
Amelia Earhart
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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