Multiculturalism / Diversity *

people with:   disabilities

PRE - KINDERGARTEN

GRADES: k - 3

Peace Corps Kids World - Grades 3 - 5
• this inviting site introduces young students to places the
  Peace Corps visits through a variety of activities
  
• children can play the quiz game "Pack Your Bags" or
  
• read a section on how people celebrate holidays or dine in
  other parts of the world
  
• they will also find information on countries served by the
  Peace Corps
  
• stories of how students are making a difference in their own
  communities to help those abroad, and a folklore or two

GRADES: 4 - 8

Indigenous Peoples - Grades 6 - 10
• with this site, students examine the cultures of five indigenous
  peoples:
  
  the Maya of Guatemala
  the Amazon tribes
  the Maori of New Zealand
  the Navajo, and
  the Saami of Scandinavia
  
  each section has an overview, a focus topic, and an activity,
  such as holding and publicizing an Indigenous People Day
  (August 9) event
  making a family tree, taking part in a role-play debate
  hosting an art exhibition, or
  networking with a groups that fight agains racism and intolerance
  activities will spark thought, discussion, and interest in these
  rich cultures

  teacher will benefit from a browse through the Cyberschoolbus
  curriculum page at   CyberSchoolBus.un.org/cur.html
  on the top right

WorldWiseSchools - Grades 7 and up
• check out the "Global Cafe"
• information about countries include maps, stories, folktales
• "Water in Africa" features links to resources from the World Bank
  and other agencies
• "Culture Matters" offers an interactive training module
• "Looking at Ourselves and Others" can be found at
  www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/looking/contents.html

• "Crossing Cultures" are at:
  www.peacecorps.gov/wws/lessons/sample.html

  www.peacecorps.gov/wws/educators/lessons.html
  include activities for grades 3 - 5, 6 - 9, and 10 - 12

  
  

GRADES: 9 - 12

ADULTS

Confronting the Challenge of Diversity in Education

ALL AGES

The Depth and Breadth of "Multicultural"

PARENTS

Connect with Kids and Parents of Diffferent Cultures

Teacher Reference

EDUCATION

Challenges of Multiculturalism in Democratic Education

A Closer Look at Asian Americans and Education

Collaborative Problem-Solving: Case Studies

Cultural Diversity and Early Education

The Challenge of Defining "Multicultural Education"

Connect with Kids and Parents of Different Cultures

Critical Multicultural Education and the Media

Cultural Crisis in Education

Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement

TEACHING

Critical Behaviors and Strategies for Teaching Culturally Diverse Students

Critical Issue: Educating Teachers for Diversity

A Culturally Relevant Lesson for African American Students

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* selected from School Library Journal March 2005 - p 73

Wolfhard Touchard, M. L. S. Retired Reference & Database Librarian Andrews University - July 2008