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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
Children from Australia to Zimbabwe Excerpt
The Golden Rule
Similar and Different
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Thanks Around the World
More Popular Diversity Printables

Printables, Grades 6-12

Kente Cloth
Seeing the Same Event Through Different Eyes
The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want?
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
The Color of Water
All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
More Diversity Printables

Lesson Plans

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

Art, Music, Drama, & Diversity Connected

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

Immigration Resources

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

Literature & Diversity Connected

A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Journal of Children of the World
Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
Dreams Poetry Unit
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 1 & 2: Historical Fiction
Reading Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
More Literature Resources for Diversity

Reading, Language Arts, & Diversity Connected

I Draw, You Run
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
A Holiday from Another Culture
Larger-Than-Life Lara Discussion Guide
Extra Credit Reading Group Guide
Race: A History Beyond Black and White Teaching Guide
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
Black History Month Classroom Kit
First Public Transatlantic Telephone Call
Religious Intolerance in European History
More Diversity Resources for History Class

Religious Diversity Resources

Introduction to Religious Diversity
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Seasons Greetings Around the World
More Religion & Diversity Resources

Diversity Resources for Holidays

Ho! Ho! Ho! The History of Christmas
It Could Happen to You
White Cane Safety Day
Celebrating Diversity with Art: April-June (3-6)
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Join Hands Discussion & Activity Guide
More Diversity Resources for Holidays

Cross-Cultural Resources

Viewing Pictures Differently
Beyond Blame -- Additional Resources
How Can You Prevent Injustice? Handouts
Exploring Cross-Cultural Miscommunication
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?
More Cross-Cultural Resources

Black History Month Resources

A Raisin in the Sun
Juneteenth - African Americans Wordsearch
Maniac Magee Literature Guide
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
African Folk Tales: Background Information
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Tap Your Feet
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources

Asian-American History Resources

Tangram Art
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Music
Chinese Inventions Word Search
Chinese Opera
Chinese Percussion Music
Paper Making
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
Mexico's Day of the Dead
Passport to Learning
Spanish and Latino Influence on Music and Dance
More Hispanic Heritage Resources for Teachers

Native-American Heritage Resources

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

Equality Resources

Thinking about Prejudice
YMCA Word Search
Amelia Earhart
Understanding Discrimination
Amelia Earhart's Solo Flight
Go Androgynous
Women in "Her" Story
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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