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Lumberport Middle School Multicultural Plan
LMS focuses on a different multicultural area each month. Each team designs and constructs a bulletin board which displays a particular topic. This bulletin board is displayed in the main hall. Multicultural thematic units are also taught by each team.
Multicultural Websites
Multicultural resources abound at this site that is operated and maintained by professors at the University of Virginia. The goal is to provide educators, students, and activists the resources that they need to explore and discuss multicultural education. In addition to the many articles and activities, you will also find forums, billboards, and lists that deal with multiculturalism. There is also a poetry journal, a multicultural song index, and reviews of documentary films with multicultural themes.
If you are currently researching aspects about multicultural then you will surely find this web site to be an excellent tool. It features a page dedicated entirely to multiculturalism that gives you a collection of wonderful resources to use in your research. There is a collection of general multiculturalism links and also a list of bibliographies for all students and older students as well. This would be a great site to begin your research since it offers a wide variety of links to information.
On this web site you will find a group of several interactive lesson plans that teach you all about multicultural issues. Most of the activities are designed for students in elementary and middle school grade levels, although there are a few that are appropriate for older students. Each activity explains what the lesson entails and gives the skills and strategies you will need and learn throughout the activity. These activities will keep you busy for hours as they expand your knowledge about other cultures.
BBC has a wonderful online presentation that relates to the history of multiculturalism. Through the information presented you will learn about the experiences different cultures and communities have had in history and about some of the great cultural leaders of all time. Several cultures are explored including African American history, Asian history, and Jewish history. This site provides you with a unique learning experience in the cultural development of these communities. A few external site links are included if you wish to explore the material further.
You will find seventeen articles about different Mexican holidays here. ANZAC Day? What is that? It stands for: Australian & New Zealand Army Corps. Australian people celebrate people who have been in the wars. They watch a parade and eat Anzac biscuits! This Multicultural Calendar is a valuable resource for students researching holidays. You may choose the holiday by: Month, Holiday, or Culture. Search, is another selection provided if you need more information. These articles were written by students and are very informative.
Anyone interested in learning or teaching others about different cultures around the world will find this web site interesting. Check out the numerous virtual picture books and enjoy reading about some of the unique stories of cultures from across the globe. These stories have bright and colorful illustrations that make reading them exciting and fun. Throughout the site you will find collections of excellent web resources that will teach you more about multicultural issues. The site can be viewed in English, Spanish, and French.
You can have fun learning about other cultures around the world with this fun online multicultural dictionary. Learn all about what the dictionary has to offer its readers and what can be found within its contents through the short introduction. Then using the menu on the left side of the screen begin your exciting learning adventure by choosing from the many cultural topics found in the dictionary. If you are a frequent visitor to the site you may want to check out the "What's New" section to learn about site updates and new information.
Information about more than fifty different countries is available by simply clicking on the flag of that country and reading the essays and articles written by English as a Second Language and bilingual students, along with parents and teachers. You can also learn more about each country, with maps and statistical information about history, government, economy and the people of each country. The site is updated with new content often, so you might want to stop in every once in a while to see if there's anything new!
Causes and consequences of prejudice are illustrated at this remarkable web site. With more than 2,000 links to resources, as well as hundreds of articles, the information here covers many issues dealing with prejudice. Start with the exercises and demonstrations to explore your own thoughts on prejudice. It is suggested that you begin with a baseline survey. See a slide show of advertisements that involve prejudice and discrimination, find out what some of our presidents thought about slavery, and discover what you know about Native American history.
Learn to celebrate the ways that people are different at this site that explains the importance of diversity and respect, as well as the dangers of prejudice. Diversity means a variety of different things. When a society has diversity, it means that there are a lot of different types of people offering different types of ideas. Racism and prejudice happen when one group of people doesn't like another group of people just because of the color of their skin or their religion. You'll learn why respecting other people and accepting those differences is a better way to live.
Multicultural Lesson Plans and Resources
Multicultural Education
Sixteen lesson plans from The Educator's Reference Desk (formerly Ask Eric)
EDSITEMent
Interesting lesson plans in a variety of subjects. Though not all the lesson plans are multicultural, they do all seem to be of high quality. All require students to use the Internet. Perhaps a good source for confluent education ideas.
Islamic Foil Art
This art activity, which is appropriate for many grade levels, may be just what you need for your multidisciplinary unit on Islam.
Meet Rosa Parks
An on-line interview as well as lesson plans and resources.
Heroes and Heroines in the Family
A grade 7-8 unit on American Indian, European, Puerto Rican, Afro-American and American tales showing the students the common themes and the universal affirmation of man’s ability to accomplish great feats by using a great deal of brain power and some brawn.
Marlys Henke's Cultural Relevance Model
Seven lesson plans developed by Marlys Henke, an award-winning math teacher from St. Paul, that incorporate the contributions of diverse cultures and people into the regular math curriculum.
Mathematics in China
An annotated timeline and a chronology of Chinese mathematicians and mathematical works.
The Abacus
An award-winning site with history, instructions for using an abacus, etc.
Women in Mathematics
You won't find lesson plans at this site, but you will find an extensive list of links to sites having to do with women and math.
Houses Around the World
An upper-elementary or middle school lesson plan in which students develop an understanding how climate influences the type of homes a person builds and the way a person dresses. See also Homes Around the World for a 1st-grade WebQuest.
Eggs
An elementary lesson plan about how different cultures use eggs through the integration of art, math, science, and social studies.
Using Multicultural Literature with Science
An Internet-based elementary lesson plan.
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