Definitions:
Ethnicity: Ethnic quality or affiliation.
Race: A classification system used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by anatomical, cultural, ethnic, or social affiliation.
Race: A classification system used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by anatomical, cultural, ethnic, or social affiliation.
children's literature:1. Mr. Lincoln's Way
by Patricia Polacco An African-American principle is placed in a predominately white school. 2. The Matzah that Papa Brought Home
by Fran Manushkin About a Jewish family and their traditions. |
suggestions to help:1. Be aware of your biases and assumptions.
2. Learn about different cultures and backgrounds so you can relate to all students. 3. Learn about all holidays. 4. Encourage students to ask questions to learn more. 5. Build positive relationships and open communication with parents to learn more about their culture. |
activity:"Culture Day"
Celebrate Culture Day at school by having each student bring in a food that symbolizes his/her background and culture. Make a book of all the recipes and give one to each student to learn more about cultures. You can also use this day to talk more about cultures, such as different ways of dress, or home life. |
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE, VISIT THE LINKS BELOW:
1. Anti-Defamation League
605 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10158
215-568-2223
http://www.adl.org/
2. Teaching Tolerance
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
http://www.tolerance.org/
3. Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20505
703-482-0623
https://www.cia.gov/contact-cia/index.html
605 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10158
215-568-2223
http://www.adl.org/
2. Teaching Tolerance
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
http://www.tolerance.org/
3. Central Intelligence Agency
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20505
703-482-0623
https://www.cia.gov/contact-cia/index.html