- Migration and the Spirits of Life [1]
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Celebrated annually on November 2, Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead," embraces life as it pokes fun at the Grim Reaper. (Note: In some regions, the celebration spans two days, from November ... - The Rights of the Child [2]
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Middle school students build their own Bill of Rights. Lesson Overview Team Harmony taught other students about the UN's Declaration on the Rights of a Child during ... - Disability Awareness: We're In It Together [3]
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Differently-abled students put on a play and learn about acceptance, too. There is a form of prejudice in our society that surrounds disability -- a discomfort, a subtle fear of that ... - A Living History [4]
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Students can make a pledge to help end continued racism. Back in 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established a week-long celebration of the contributions of African Americans to the ... - A Commitment to Nonviolence: The Leadership of John Lewis [5]
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Use this excerpt from Lewis's Walking with the Wind to explore the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement produced many African American heroes. Among those at the ... - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [6]
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Americans may not give much recognition to the UN observance, but for ten years the citizens of Canada have heeded the UN's summons and gone so far as to expand upon the idea of a one-day commemorative ... - A Question of Class [7]
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A media journal project exposes classism in contemporary politics. In 1787, Virginia statesman George Mason opposed the final draft of the Constitution, in part because he feared ... - Early African Calendars [8]
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Many math educators believe that learning about the multicultural history of mathematics can help a more diverse range of students achieve math success. Knowledge of their ancestors' contributions, ... - Happy Birthday! [9]
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Activities for African American History Month Happy Birthday (Grades K-3) In establishing Negro History Week (now African American History Month) in the month of February, ... - The Path Toward Empowerment [10]
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What would a neighborhood survey of businesses reveal about your community? Community Connection (Grades 7-12) This activity encourages us to explore the contributions of ... - Little Rock Revisited: A Classroom Activity [11]
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Black students everywhere made history as pioneers paving the way for racial integration in their hometowns. These activities complement the article, Little Rock Revisited: 40th Anniversary of ... - Native American Influences in U.S. History and Culture [12]
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Measure your awareness of Native American influences in U.S. history and culture. "These days people seek knowledge, not wisdom. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the ... - Bringing Sight to the Sightless [13]
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Commemorate the life of Louis Braille. January 4 marks the birth of Louis Braille (1809-52), perhaps the greatest benefactor of the sightless. Through his creation of the Braille ... - The History Behind Black History Month [14]
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Many educators silently wrestle with the question: Is Black History Month a window of opportunity or just a pigeonhole? Every year when February rolls around, teachers dutifully ... - By Virtue of Being Human: A Human Rights Questionnaire [15]
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"Test the waters" of human rights awareness with your class before introducing them to the framework by using the following questionnaire. Human Rights Questionnaire ... - Exploring Community History and Cultural Influence [16]
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This activity invites students to identify aspects of culture that influence our own behavior and sometimes make it difficult to understand the behavior of other people. Culture is a complex idea, and teachers ...
