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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
A Holiday from Another Culture
Similar and Different
Thanks Around the World
The Golden Rule
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
Celebrating Diversity with Art: April-June (3-6)
More Popular Diversity Printables

Printables, Grades 6-12

Seedfolks Teacher's Guide
Seeing the Same Event Through Different Eyes
The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want?
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Introduction to Religious Diversity
More Diversity Printables

Lesson Plans

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

Art, Music, Drama, & Diversity Connected

Celebrations Around the World
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Different Just Like Me April Coloring Page
Kente Cloth
Where I Live
Music Migrated, Too!
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 Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats
Journal of Children of the World
Popsicle Stick Puppets for The Story of Ferdinand
Be True to Yourself Book
A Flag About Me
Reading Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Ferdinand's Happiness Pasture
More Literature Resources for Diversity

Reading, Language Arts, & Diversity Connected

I Draw, You Run
Seasons Greetings Around the World
I Can Speak the Magic Words in Many Languages
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Ask Gramps for Help
The Color of Water
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
More Diversity Resources for Reading & Language Arts

Diversity Resources for History Class

Has the Past Been Just? Handouts
All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Dreams Poetry Unit
Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
More Diversity Resources for History Class

Religious Diversity Resources

Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
Religious Intolerance in European History
More Religion & Diversity Resources

Diversity Resources for Holidays

It Could Happen to You
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
White Cane Safety Day
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 1 & 2: Historical Fiction
Join Hands Discussion & Activity Guide
Ho! Ho! Ho! The History of Christmas
More Diversity Resources for Holidays

Cross-Cultural Resources

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

Black History Month Resources

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

Asian-American History Resources

Tangram Art
Chinese Calligraphy
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Literature Guide
Chinese Inventions Word Search
Chinese Music
Has the Past Been Just?
Hiroshima: Discussion Questions & Project Ideas
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
Puerto Rican Folk Tale
Mexico's Day of the Dead
The Race of Toad and Deer
More Hispanic Heritage Resources for Teachers

Native-American Heritage Resources

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

Equality Resources

Thinking about Prejudice
Groundbreaking Women Quiz
Notable Quotes by Women
Case of Yick Wo vs. Hopkins
Even Though I'm Lavender
Amelia Earhart
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination
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

Highlights

Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month! Don't overlook this opportunity to study and enjoy activities about the history and culture of Asian-Pacific American communities.

Tornadoes in Oklahoma
The recent rash of tornadoes in Oklahoma, which killed at least two dozen people, may have your students wondering why such natural disasters occur, how they may be affected by them, and what they can do to help. Use these resources to teach the geography of Oklahoma and the Southwestern United States, to explain tornadoes, and to discuss the resulting crises with your class.

Top 10 Galleries
Explore our most popular Top 10 galleries, from Top 10 Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom and Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers to Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Students and Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom. We'll help you get organized and prepared for every classroom situation, holiday, and more! Check out all of our galleries today.

May Calendar of Events
May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: Backyard Games Week (5/23-29) and Memorial Day (5/27). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Clean Air Month, and Physical Fitness & Sports Month all May long!

Common Core Lessons & Resources
Is your school district adopting the Common Core? Work these new standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.

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