Diversity/Multiculturalism

No Human Being Was Born Illegal (2 min)

Submitted by jmccann on October 17, 2012 - 2:43pm
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Each year, Facing History teacher Jane Wooster asks the students in her classes to take on a "social action" project of their own choosing. This year, several of the students have chosen to conduct a lunch-time demonstration to draw attention to the use of the word "illegal" to describe undocumented immigrants, and start a school-wide conversation about the way immigrants are perceived in their community.
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Lesson Idea: “No Human Being Was Born Illegal”

Each year, Facing History teacher Jane Wooster asks the students in her classes to take on a "social action" project of their own choosing. This year, several of the students have chosen to conduct a lunch-time demonstration to draw attention to the use of the word "illegal" to describe undocumented immigrants, and start a school-wide conversation about the way immigrants are perceived in their community.

Grade Level: 
High School

One Mississippi: Creating Dialogue On Campus

Submitted by Anonymous on January 30, 2012 - 4:29pm
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http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=257826&title=One_Mississippi__...
Leaders of One Mississippi, a student group devoted to bridging racial and social barriers at the University of Mississippi, bring students together for a dialogue meeting about their hopes and fears for the organization. This is a DVD extra from the PBS program, Not In Our Town: Class Actions. For more information on the film, visit niot.org/ClassActions
Leaders of One Mississippi, a student group devoted to bridging racial and social barriers at the University of Mississippi, bring students together for a dialogue meeting about their hopes and fears for the organization. This is a DVD extra from the PBS program, Not In Our Town: Class Actions. For more information on the film, visit niot.org/ClassActions
Grade Level: 
High School
Lesson Plans

Class Actions in the Classroom: A Compilation of Lesson Ideas

Submitted by alicia on January 27, 2012 - 6:58pm
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Grade Level: Middle School

Schools and college campuses are screening Not In Our Town: Class Actions across the country. Here we will compile ideas on how to use this PBS program in your classroom.

Thanks to Newcomers High School (Long Island City, NY) teacher Julie Mann and Lakewood High School (Lakewood, OH) teacher Joe Lobozzo for preparing these comprehensive materials. 

Pre-Screening Activities 

Embracing the Dream: MLK-inspired short film collection + guide for lesson plans, discussion

Submitted by alicia on January 16, 2012 - 7:15pm
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Dr. King’s work showed this country that change is possible, and the communities in Embracing the Dream: Lessons from the Not In Our Town Movement are living proof that change is happening—town by town, school by school.

Though the political landscape has changed since the Civil Rights era, Martin Luther King Jr's dream that this country would fulfill its promise of equality has yet to become reality. But Dr. King’s work showed this country that change is possible, and the communities in Embracing the Dream: Lessons from the Not In Our Town Movement are living proof that change is happening—town by town, school by school. 

Grade Level: 
High School
Lesson Plans

Class Actions: Post-Screening Activities

Submitted by erika on January 11, 2012 - 2:47am
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Grade Level: High School

Find previews and information about Class Actions at niot.org/ClassActions

Lesson Plans

Class Actions Screening Questions, Part 2: Indiana

Submitted by erika on January 11, 2012 - 2:42am
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Grade Level: High School

Find previews and information about Class Actions at niot.org/ClassActions

Written by: Julie Mann, Newcomers High School teacher, and Joe Lobozzo, Lakewood High School teacher

Vocabulary:

Lesson Plans

Class Actions Screening Questions, Part 1: Mississippi

Submitted by erika on January 11, 2012 - 2:29am
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Grade Level: High School

Find previews and information about Class Actions at niot.org/ClassActions

Written by: Julie Mann, Newcomers High School teacher, and Joe Lobozzo, Lakewood High School teacher

Lesson Plans

Class Actions: Pre-Screening Activities

Submitted by erika on January 11, 2012 - 2:26am
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Grade Level: High School

Find previews and information about Class Actions at niot.org/ClassActions

Written by: Julie Mann, Newcomers High School teacher, and Joe Lobozzo, Lakewood High School teacher

Journal 1: Your friend is in an empty hallway (no teachers) being verbally attacked by some older, tougher students because of his different style of dress. What would you do? How would you feel? Why? (Pair/share when finished)

Acceptance

Submitted by alicia on December 5, 2011 - 8:09pm
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http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=254257&title=Acceptance&ref=Notino...
In this student-created video, people share their experiences of being excluded and encourages the acceptance of diversity. Created by high school students from American University's Discover the World of Communication Summer Program held at University of California Berkeley during the Summer of 2011.

 In this student-created video, people share their experiences of being excluded and encourages the acceptance of diversity. 


Created by high school students from American University's Discover the World of Communication Summer Program held at University of California Berkeley during the Summer of 2011.

Grade Level: 
High School

Light in the Darkness Promo: I Am Human

Submitted by alicia on December 5, 2011 - 8:06pm
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http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=254256&title=Light_in_the_Darkness...
This student-created video promotes the film, Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness, with three simple words to counter hate: I Am Human. Created by high school students from American University's Discover the World of Communication Summer Program held at University of California Berkeley during the Summer of 2011.

 This student-created video promotes the film, Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness, with three simple words to counter hate: I Am Human.

Created by high school students from American University's Discover the World of Communication Summer Program held at University of California Berkeley during the Summer of 2011.

Grade Level: 
High School