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Lessons

America, A Home For Every Culture - Students learn how America has been shaped through numerous cultural forces. Grades 3 & 4

Asian American Experiences in America - This lesson looks at reasons for population shifts and provides a chronological timeline for Asian immigration to the US.

Chinatowns - This lesson, along with a field trip, will help students appreciate and understand the Chinatowns of America and their impact on American culture. For Grades 3 - 12

Commonality in Diversity - This WebQuest explores the commonalties that all races share within their differences. An excellent class project idea. For Secondary Grades

Comparing Native American and American Folk Music: Grass Dance Song - Students explore similarities and differences between Native American and American folk music. For Grades 4 - 6

Exploring Native American Culture Across the Curriculum - Lessons and resources for all grades and subjects.

Indo-Americans - This lesson looks at the reasons for the Indian migration to america in the 1960's and how it affected both countries. For Grades 8 - 12

Minnesota Coalition for the Homelessness - Lesson plans for grades K - 9 about homelessness.

New Kids On the Block - Using Janet Bode's book, "New Kids On the Block: Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens," students research and conduct surveys to learn about the social stratification of their own schools. For Grades 6 - 8

Opening Doors to Social Studies With Children's Literature - Using Mildred D. Taylor's "Mississippi Bridge" students perform a number of different activities, learning about culture and empathy. For Grade 5

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 75+ lessons plans are provided for all grade levels. An excellent place to begin a crash course on American music and culture.

Teaching Religious Tolerance - This lesson focuses on what it means to have Religious Freedom in America.

The Immigration American Law Foundation - Dozens of lessons plans for each grade to teach about immigration related topics.

Visiting a Homeless Shelter: Language Experience Activity - Students visit a homeless shelter and then write about their experiences. For Grades 9 - 12

Wartime and Race Relations - This lesson, perfect for current events, focuses on how Americans often perceive certain people during times of war. For Grades 7 - 10

Resources

A Teacher's Guide to Afro-American Children's Literature and Resources

African American History and Heritage Site - Resources and Links

Alaska Native Knowledge Network - Dozens of lessons, units, and activities that focus on the Native Alaskan culture, environment, and their way of learning and understanding.

Institute for Urban and Minority Education - Information and resources about teaching urban and minority youth in America.

Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art - Art, clothing, games, and current news are just a few of many resources this site can offer teachers who wish to teach about Native American culture, past and present.

The Hmong People of the US - A wealth of information about the tragic history and present day culture and peoples of the Hmong Americans. With a little time, thought, and effort this page could serve as the primary resource for a lesson or unit o the Hmong people.

Units

Asian Indian Immigration - This is a 10 lesson, multidisciplinary unit that teaches about Indian culture and custom and their effects on America. For Grade 4

Collaborative Thematic Unit Theme: Native Americans - Multidisciplinary unit that teaches about Native American culture and literature. For primary Grades

Culture Through Literature, Learning About African American Culture - A very large and extensive unit that covers nearly all facets of African American culture and its influences on contemporary America. For Grade 4

Examining African-American Culture Through the Use of Children's Literature - For Grade 3

Hispanic Immigration: America in the Year 2000 - Similar to the unit above, but more current. For High School

Mosaic America: Patterns of Racism - This mini-unit traces African-American racism throughout America's history and includes activities for many types of learners. For Grade 7

Native American Poetry - Students will read Native American poems and then create their own poems in this mini-unit. For Grade 8

New Movements From Social Justice: The Latino Struggle for Equal Rights (1950 - 1970) - In this extensive, multidisciplinary unit students learn about the cultures, struggles, and stereotypes of different Latin American groups. For High School

Traditional Values vs. Modern Culture in the Asian Community - A look at traditional Asian culture and the rise of Asian gangs in America. A great unit that teaches about young people's need to fit in. For Grades 6 - 9

Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures: Tlingit, Lakota, & Cherokee - This unit focuses on the languages and culture of three Native American tribes. Students learn about them through web resources and then compare and contrast. For Grades K - 2

"Unite The School" - This 6 week mini-unit focuses on learning about all the cultures and countries represented in your school. Grades 6 - 8

Teachers Guide Home	Lessons America, A Home For Every Culture - Students learn how America has been shaped through numerous cultural forces. Grades 3 & 4 Asian American Experiences in America - This lesson looks at reasons for population shifts and provides a chronological timeline for Asian immigration to the US. Chinatowns - This lesson, along with a field trip, will help students appreciate and understand the Chinatowns of America and their impact on American culture. For Grades 3 - 12 Commonality in Diversity - This WebQuest explores the commonalties that all races share within their differences. An excellent class project idea. For Secondary Grades Comparing Native American and American Folk Music: Grass Dance Song - Students explore similarities and differences between Native American and American folk music. For Grades 4 - 6 Exploring Native American Culture Across the Curriculum - Lessons and resources for all grades and subjects. Indo-Americans - This lesson looks at the reasons for the Indian migration to america in the 1960's and how it affected both countries. For Grades 8 - 12 Minnesota Coalition for the Homelessness - Lesson plans for grades K - 9 about homelessness. New Kids On the Block - Using Janet Bode's book, "New Kids On the Block: Oral Histories of Immigrant Teens," students research and conduct surveys to learn about the social stratification of their own schools. For Grades 6 - 8 Opening Doors to Social Studies With Children's Literature - Using Mildred D. Taylor's "Mississippi Bridge" students perform a number of different activities, learning about culture and empathy. For Grade 5 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 75+ lessons plans are provided for all grade levels. An excellent place to begin a crash course on American music and culture. Teaching Religious Tolerance - This lesson focuses on what it means to have Religious Freedom in America. The Immigration American Law Foundation - Dozens of lessons plans for each grade to teach about immigration related topics. Visiting a Homeless Shelter: Language Experience Activity - Students visit a homeless shelter and then write about their experiences. For Grades 9 - 12 Wartime and Race Relations - This lesson, perfect for current events, focuses on how Americans often perceive certain people during times of war. For Grades 7 - 10 Resources A Teacher's Guide to Afro-American Children's Literature and Resources African American History and Heritage Site - Resources and Links Alaska Native Knowledge Network - Dozens of lessons, units, and activities that focus on the Native Alaskan culture, environment, and their way of learning and understanding. Institute for Urban and Minority Education - Information and resources about teaching urban and minority youth in America. Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art - Art, clothing, games, and current news are just a few of many resources this site can offer teachers who wish to teach about Native American culture, past and present. The Hmong People of the US - A wealth of information about the tragic history and present day culture and peoples of the Hmong Americans. With a little time, thought, and effort this page could serve as the primary resource for a lesson or unit o the Hmong people. Units Asian Indian Immigration - This is a 10 lesson, multidisciplinary unit that teaches about Indian culture and custom and their effects on America. For Grade 4 Collaborative Thematic Unit Theme: Native Americans - Multidisciplinary unit that teaches about Native American culture and literature. For primary Grades Culture Through Literature, Learning About African American Culture - A very large and extensive unit that covers nearly all facets of African American culture and its influences on contemporary America. For Grade 4 Examining African-American Culture Through the Use of Children's Literature - For Grade 3 Hispanic Immigration: America in the Year 2000 - Similar to the unit above, but more current. For High School Mosaic America: Patterns of Racism - This mini-unit traces African-American racism throughout America's history and includes activities for many types of learners. For Grade 7 Native American Poetry - Students will read Native American poems and then create their own poems in this mini-unit. For Grade 8 New Movements From Social Justice: The Latino Struggle for Equal Rights (1950 - 1970) - In this extensive, multidisciplinary unit students learn about the cultures, struggles, and stereotypes of different Latin American groups. For High School Traditional Values vs. Modern Culture in the Asian Community - A look at traditional Asian culture and the rise of Asian gangs in America. A great unit that teaches about young people's need to fit in. For Grades 6 - 9 Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures: Tlingit, Lakota, & Cherokee - This unit focuses on the languages and culture of three Native American tribes. Students learn about them through web resources and then compare and contrast. For Grades K - 2 "Unite The School" - This 6 week mini-unit focuses on learning about all the cultures and countries represented in your school. Grades 6 - 8
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