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General Information on Many Cultures
- Library of Congress: Lesson Plans, Themed Resources, Primary Source Sets, Presentations & Activities, Collection Connections
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Ithaca College: WISE Projects
"Focuses on analysis of contemporary issues in education, with particular emphasis on issues of equity, diversity, multicultural education, and the development of schools more effective for ALL students and families." - Mr. Donn: Lesson Plans
- Hotchalk Lesson Plans Page (enter search term)
- Awesome Library: Lesson Plans
- everyculture.com: Other European Cultures A-Z
African American
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yenoba.com: Black - African American History Facts
"On This Date in Black History: A Calendar of Events - This free, daily Black History facts website contains over 2,000 entries delivering Black History every day of the year searchable by date or keyword. The calendar features many major Black achievements and important dates in Black History including ideas, inventions, and leadership by Black people that have helped propel America to prominence and helped mankind world-wide." - blackfacts.com: Today in Black History
- University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center: Today in Black History
- Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History
- Hotchalk: Black History Month and Martin Luther King Day - Lessons and Teacher Resources
- A to Z Teacher Stuff: African American History Lesson Plans
- American Public University: African-American Lesson Plans
- TeacherVision: Black History Month – Teacher Resources
- Teachers.net: Lesson Plan About African American Inventors
Asian American
- Asian Society: School and Teaching Resources (left side menu has lesson plans)
- American Folklife Center: Materials Related to Asian American Culture
- Mr Donn: Asian Pacific Americans
- Hmong Studies Internet Resource Center
- Learn about Hmong
- Univeristy of Minnesota Libraries Hmong in America: A Guide for Library Research
- hmongnet.org Hmong Educational Resources
- Hmong Cultural Center Inc. promotes cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
- Hmong Cultural Center Artifacts Collection including images and brief information about cultural artifacts used by Hmong in Southeast Asia.
European American
- Germany.info: German-American Heritage
- Minnesota Germanic-American Institute
- German Corner at germanheritage.com: German Achievements in America
- answers.com: Italian Americans
- National Italian American Foundation: Milestones of the Italian American Experience
- Irish Culture and Customs
- Irish American Kids: Irish-American Resources for Teachers
- Library of Congress: Immigration
Latino/Hispanic American
Gale®, part of Cengage Learning: Timeline of Events in Hispanic American history
Lesson Plans and Websites to Celebrate Latino/Hispanic Heritage
- Education World: Lesson Plans
- TeacherVision: Lesson Plans
- Mr. Donn: Hispanic Americans
- TheHISPANICAmerican.com: Resources on Hispanic American Culture, History, and Lifestyle
- Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Libraries: Hispanic Heritage Month Web Resources
Native American
- Best of History Websites: Native American History
- Hartford Web Publishing: The History of Native America
- nativeculture.com: Information on Individual Native Nations
- Mountain City Elementary (TN): Lesson Plans for Teaching Reading With a Native American Theme
- Education World: Activities to Celebrate Native American Heritage
Sexual Orientation and Gender
- APA: Answers to Your Questions About Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity
- WISE (Working to Improve Schools and Education): Links, Books, and Articles: Gender and Sexual Orientation
- Advocates for Youth: Q & A on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Creating Safe Schools
- Safe Schools Coalition Resources
- Safe Schools Resources from Live Out Loud
- Women's Issues Web Sites: Sexuality
- GSA for Safe Schools - Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools
- Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Network
Please contact Pam Booker with comments or questions.