student task
Do Something
Identity Artifacts Museum
Students create a display of artifacts to represent aspects of their identities.
July 13, 2014
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student task
Do Something
Artistic Expression Showcase
Students produce original art (visual art, music, drama or poetry) that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message. Students then plan a public showcase of their work.
July 13, 2014
student task
Do Something
Persuasive Letters
Students write to a business, school or community leader to call for action in response to a social justice issue from the central text. Alternatively, students can write open, persuasive letters to their peers or family members.
July 13, 2014
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Learning Lakota
For a high school on South Dakota's Rosebud Reservation, culturally responsive curriculum may be the best antidote to the violence, poverty and growing cultural disconnect hindering student success.
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The Law of Religious Freedom
What is the Truth About American Muslims? The Law of Religious Freedom Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … Religion clauses of the First
October 11, 2012
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Toolkit for "Two Pairs of Shoes"
Building Your Knowledge Learn more about Native Americans. First, encourage students to take a short quiz to see what they already know (or don’t know) about Native American Influences in U.S. History and Culture. Oral
teaching strategy
Word Work
Word Cheering
In word cheering, students sing, chant and move to the components of new words.
July 19, 2014
teaching strategy
Exploring Texts Through Read Alouds
Realia
Realia are real-life objects that enable children to make connections to their own lives as they try to make sense of new concepts and ideas. This strategy brings the Perspectives central text to life for students by using everyday objects during the read aloud.
July 13, 2014