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    Facing History and Ourselves Lesson Plan: NIOS Next Steps: Projects and Assignments

    Submitted by niot_dev on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: High School

    Facing History LogoFacing History and Ourselves combats racism, antisemitism, and religious prejudice by using history to teach tolerance in classrooms around the globe.

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    Strategies for Using Not In Our School Videos (Facing History and Ourselves)

    Submitted by niot_dev on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: High School

    Facing History and Ourselves combats racism, antisemitism, and religious prejudice by using history to teach tolerance in classrooms around the globe.

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    Activity Guide: Stereotype Pool

    Submitted by Anonymous on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: Upper Elementary

    This video highlights a powerful activity called Dissolving Stereotypes. This activity can be used effectively with students or adults to explore experiences with stereotypes and hurtful words and ways to “dissolve” the hurt caused.

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    Activity Guide: Student Leadership Against Hate, Ideas for Active Participation

    Submitted by niot_dev on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: High School

    While the students profiled in this video had a catalyst prompting them to hold a community anti-hate rally, this is not necessary to engage students or the larger community in conversations and learning about diversity and respect.   In fact, establishing these principals as priorities in your school -- to be discussed and affirmed not only in times of crisis -- can be very powerful in preventing incidents from occurring or if they do, to know there are established channels of support and response.
     
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    Activity Guide: Public Art as an Avenue for Respect and Social Justice

    Submitted by niot_dev on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: Middle School

    As a result of the murder of Marcelo Lucero, there were many positive efforts in the community to embrace diversity and build respect for all. One of these was the creation of public art to reflect feelings and attitudes about the murder and to create a positive and hopeful message for the future. The use of art can be a wonderful way for students to express ideas about diversity, respect and social justice concerns.

    The following guideline provides instruction on how to lead such a process with students.

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    Activity Guide: Student-led Assembly to Shatter Stereotypes

    Submitted by niot_dev on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: Middle School

    In this video, students created an assembly performance that included individual presentations, role-playing scenarios and musical performances.  Any or all of these efforts represent exciting and creative ways for students to contribute their voice and perspectives to important social justice issues.  

    As this is a big undertaking, please review the following guidelines to assist in your planning and implementation.

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    Activity Guide: Addressing "That's So Gay" In Your Classroom

    Submitted by erika on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: High School

    If interested in modeling this dialogue in your own classroom, please use the following guidelines to assist in ensuring a positive and productive discussion.

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    Activity Guide: Documenting Communities through Interviews and Film

    Submitted by erika on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: High School

    The students profiled in this video acted as documentarians for their local community and its changing demographics, attitudes and experiences. The students used this data to inform their efforts to promote mutual respect and equality in their school. Providing students with the opportunity to research and explore the history of civil and social justice issues in their own communities can be a powerful tool for learning and reflection.

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    Activity Guide: Bullying Role Play and Practicing Intervention

    Submitted by erika on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: High School

    In this video, students use role-playing scenarios to depict experiences with prejudice or name-calling and practice effective interventions to combat or stop the bullying or harassment. This process can be an effective tool to use with students in your own classroom and school. Please use the guidelines below and review the “Note of Caution” to ensure a positive and productive experience.

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    Activity Guide: Discussing Prejudice and Discrimination

    Submitted by niot_dev on February 25, 2011 - 9:09pm
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    Grade Level: Middle School

    Engaging students in dialogue about prejudice and discrimination is a very powerful tool in combating hate and bullying and ensuring respectful classrooms and schools. Such dialogues can be led by classroom teachers, school social workers or counselors, or by other students trained to lead and facilitate dialogue.  Having students view the “Students Tune In and Speak Out” video to begin such a dialogue is an effective way to open this process.

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