Grade 8 Archive

Diversity Activities for Middle School

Posted on December 10, 2011

This site from the Diversity Council of Minnesota ffers different activities dealing with cultural diversity including religion. Activities range from K-12.

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Herramientas didacticas

Posted on December 10, 2011

Herramientas didacticas is a compilation of teaching and learning materials created by several professionals, NGO and institutions and posted by Aula Intercultural, a community web site which focuses its work on the promotion of intercultural education and mutual understanding. The materials … Continue reading →

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Tutorias educar para la paz

Posted on December 10, 2011

The Tutorials for Peace Education elaborated by Educacion Sin Fronteras, NGO based in Spain, is a compilation of teaching materials for primary and secondary school related with intercultural education, respect for diversity, gender, poverty and human rights. Panels, interactive maps, … Continue reading →

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Strangers — Short Film

Posted on December 10, 2011

This is a short movie depicting the challenges of prejudice, racism, and commonalities. Set in a train, an Arab and Jew are wary of each other initially. When skinheads come on to the train, they initially target the Muslim who is reading … Continue reading →

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Making multicultural Australia

Posted on December 10, 2011

Making Multicultural Australia is a website which aims to assist young people of upper primary and high school age, their parents, the teachers and the wider community explore our cultural diversity. It provides information on the contributions that different cultural … Continue reading →

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Citizenship through… Religious Education

Posted on December 10, 2011

"Citizenship through… Religious Education" provides teachers with a springboard to great Citizenship lessons through ICT, PSHE, Geography and History at KS3, RE and English. Also available are Citizenship through work-related learning and enterprise and Citizenship through informed and responsible action.

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Developing Rights

Posted on December 10, 2011

This resource helps students to think about the place of rights in their own lives, and see how young people from around the world are claiming theirs. The resource explores issues such as equality, the right to education, and the … Continue reading →

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Get Global

Posted on December 10, 2011

This practical guidebook introduces active Global Citizenship for teachers of 11-16 year olds. Guidebook provides clear and effective ways for pupils to work together on any issue of importance to them. With easy-to-follow steps, lively activities, games, and support for … Continue reading →

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Civic Education: Refugees

Posted on December 10, 2011

The resource contains overall unit plans and objectives and practical lesson plans for teaching and learning about refugees. Topics are related to broader topics of civic education as justice, equality, tolerance, freedom, minority rights and the formation of community.

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Holocaust

Posted on December 10, 2011

Materials developed by Jewish Museum Educators can be used to supplement and enhance class' ongoing studies in history, art, and literacy.

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