Diversity Technology Project

Heather Peppers

Becky Belcher

ED 301-02

Dr. Helms

Age

Age Activities

Teach an adult how to read. Visit a local senior center and collect oral histories. Have a fund raiser to donate large-print materials and

books on tape. Read a fairy tale to a little kid.

Ask them questions and get to know them. Have a group discussion with your friends about

stereotypes kids face today, and whether or not you think they are true.

Child Abuse Prevention Services

http://www.kidsafe-caps.org/ Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) is

a not for profit, volunteer organization to respond to the growing problem of child abuse and neglect on Long Island, New York.

Missing and Exploited Children

http://www.missingkids.org/missingkids/servlet/PublicHomeServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US

This site provides information on if you sight a person who is missing and how to report if a person is missing

There is also plenty of legal information for the parents and families of missing children

Children’s Defense Fund

http://www.childrendefense.org/ Nationally recognized advocate for children's

rights. The mission of the children’s defense fund is to

leave no child behind and to ensure every child a healthy start, head start, fair start, safe start, and moral start in life and successful passage into adulthood with the help of caring families and communities

Helping Children

http://www.helpforkids.com/ This site helps children of divorce and adopted

children with emotional problems There are video training tapes and a clinical

therapy program

Age Discrimination in the Workplace

http://clem.mscd.edu/~steinhas/  This web site is designed to help

students, businesses and organizations learn about preventing age discrimination, successfully managing an age diverse workforce and increasing productivity by effectively utilizing older workers.

Belief System/Religion

Religion

Develop a school/classroom calendar that respects and celebrates religious diversity

Attend a variety of churches, synagogues, and temples to learn about different faiths

Inform the class on the facts behind atheistic groups and Scientific Pantheism, and discuss some feelings and responses the students would like to share.

Read Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl, and discuss feelings on religious persecution, and the effects the holocaust had on Jews.

Organize a non-denominational prayer service to hold before school one a month.

Facts About Religious Discrimination

http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-relig.html This website goes over facts regarding

religious discrimination Talks about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of

1964 Mostly talks about employment discrimination

Religion Watch

http://www.religionwatch.com/ A newsletter monitoring trends in contemporary

religion How religion really affects, and is affected by,

the wider society unique because it focuses on long-range

developments that lead to, and result from, world current events

Religion Online

religion online Overview of several religions, teachings and

writings Topics include Old and New Testament,

Theology, Ethics, History and Sociology of Religion, Communication and Cultural Studies, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Homiletics, Worship, Missions and Religious Education.

Eliminating Religious Intolerance

http://www.bic-un.bahai.org/88-0217.htm "All religions teach that we should love one

another; that we should seek out our own shortcomings before we presume to condemn the faults of others; that we must not consider ourselves superior to our neighbors.“

welcome initiatives designed to increase respect for different beliefs and understanding among religions

Religious Movements Homepage:The Amish

http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/amish.html

This website profiles the Amish giving the history of Amish people and their beliefs

There is also a section dedicated to current controversies regarding Amish people

Class

Class Activities

List all the stereotypes you can concerning classes – positive and negative- Are these stereotypes reflected in your actions?

Have a “first class first?” discussion, on whether or not class first class passengers on “The Titanic” should have had a priority rescue.

Listen to songs like “Factory” by Bruce Springsteen, “Mr.Wendal” by Arrested Development, and “Seek Up” by Dave Matthews Band.” Discuss the messages you think the artists are trying to get across in the song.

Organized a school food drive to distribute to homeless people in your local community.

Volunteer for a local Habitat for Humanity organization to help build a house for a needy family.

Cyber Herald

http://www2.ari.net/home/poverty/news.html Weekly News and Views on Poverty In

America

National Coalition for the Homeless

http://www.nationalhomeless.org/ Our mission is to end homelessness There are sections for breaking news, hot topics, and

“did you know?” There are many other links provided to explore

different directions– What’s new– Alerts– Facts about Homelessness– Personal experiences

ERIC- Poverty and Learning

http://eric.uoregon.edu/publications/digests/digest083.html

A site that helps in the effort to offset the profound difficulties children from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds encounter when they enter our public schools.

Talks about how many children are living in poverty, the costs, and what is being done

Commission on Homelessness & Poverty

http://www.abanet.org/homeless/home.html Developing policies and resources that will

help enhance pro bono (homeless programs) Educating members of the bar and the public

to legal and other problems of poor and homeless people and ways in which lawyers can assist in solving or ameliorating them

National Low Income Housing Coalition

http://www.nlih.org/ Study that shows the problems with housing Dedicated to ending America’s affordable

housing crisis

Gender

Gender Activities

Organize a girls sports day for sports that girls do not have at your school. Conduct a “diaper equity” survey of local establishments. Commend

managers who provide changing tables in men’s as well as women’s restrooms.

Write a few paragraphs about some childhood memories, and what it meant to be a “boy” or a “girl.” Who sent these messages to you, and how do you feel about them today?

Listen to the songs “Boys Don’t Cry” by The Cure, “I’m Just a Girl” by No Doubt, and “Shaking the Tree” by Peter Gabriel. Have students discuss their reactions and interpretations on these songs about oppressed men and women.

Visit a local women’s center and discover issues that many women are forced to deal with daily. Discuss the things that surprised the male students, as well as female students.

Men’s Issue Page

http://www.menweb.org/throop/index.html Our mission is to cover the several

men's movements This website deals with abuse, false rape and

molestation, battered men, physical health, and fatherhood among other things

Gender Shock

http://www.ifge.org/books/gender_shock.htm Exploding the Myths of Male and Female Latest research in psychology, genetics,

neurology, and sociology Looking through three lenses of gender identity

- behavior, appearance, and science

The Fatherhood Project

http://www.fatherhoodproject.org/ national research and education project that is

examining the future of fatherhood and developing ways to support men’s involvement in child rearing

longest-running national initiative on fatherhood

UTM- Women's/Gender Studies program 

http://www.erin.utoront.ca/~w3wgs/ Designed to give students an appreciation

of theories, issues, and methods relevant to the study of women and gender

Promote increased awareness among men and women

Celebrating Women’s Achievements

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/12/index-e.html This site focuses on womens achievements in

various areas– Arts– Sports– Activism– Science– Politics

Language

Language Activities

Learn some American Sign Language, or at least the alphabet. Learn to say “I love you” in five different languages. Visit a local ethnic restaurant and try ordering food using the

authentic names. Ask your server about correct pronunciations and definitions.

Invite a bilingual adult of teenager to talk with the class about the challenges they have face in their community.

Invite a foreign exchange student to talk with the class about their culture, and have them share a few common phrases from their native language.

Translations

http://translation.langenberg.com/ This site can be used to help translate words,

phrases, and web pages in English, German, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and others.

National Directory of Early Foreign Language

http://www.cal.org/ericcll/earlyfl/ Provides public and private elementary and

middle schools in the United States and provide foreign language studies before grade seven

Helping the World Communicate

http://www.conversa1.com/ Whether you need an intensive week-long

course in Spanish, or just a business card translated into Japanese, Conversation Language Center can help - quickly and efficiently.

Online you can watch videos or take class or just have something translated

Central Institute for the Deaf

http://www.cid.wustl.edu/ A unique network of resources central to

knowledge and the progressive treatment of adult and childhood deafness.

Serve people with hearing loss Deals with your children, current research, and

testing/interpreters

Hyperlexia and Language Disorders

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/9402/ This site provides information on Hyperlexia

and other language disorders There are also links for you to explore things in

other directions

Race/Ethnicity

Race/Ethnicity Activities

Create a mural about cultural composition and heritage in your community.

Create a bilingual (or multilingual) calendar highlighting school and community activities.

Invite bilingual students to give morning announcements on the PA system in their home language.

Start a pen pal program to get in touch with students in different parts of the community, world, or country.

Hold a “diversity potluck” lunch in your classroom. Encourage students to bring in dishes that reflect their cultural heritage.

World Wide Arts Resources

http://wwar.com/ Links to art around the world

Countries and Cultures

http://www.coe.uf/.edu/courses/EdTech/Vault/Bearstone/Bearstone.html

Links to provide information on different countries and cultures

Allows people to learn about the customs and history of their ancestors

Eating Lessons From the Past

http://www.plainhealth.net/Health/Weight/lessons.htm

Talks about early nutrition, traditional diets, and lessons from the past

Link to contemporary diets

Interracial Voice

http://www.webcom.com/~intvoice/add_site.html

Promote tolerance of diversity through education

Dedicated to special interests of the mixed race interracial community

Corporate Diversity Search Inc.

http://www.corpdiversitysearch.com/ Specializes in placement of women and

minorities into professions Links for career opportunities

General

General Activities

Have students pick a partner and discuss their definitions and expectations of “respect.” This can be used as a basis for all later discussions.

Work toward bringing the stories of individuals to the fore in the multicultural experience. Have participants write and share stories about their names and nicknames, what they mean, why they were given them, and how they relate to them.

Explore definitions. language is a vital aspect of multicultural education and awareness. Participants discuss how they define words such as prejudice, discrimination, racism, sexism, classism and homophobia.

Assign kids to go to www.DoSomething.org and select an activity they find interesting. Assign the activity and a reaction paper.

Invite guest speakers to your class who represent diversity in gender, race and ethnicity, even if the topic itself does not deal with multi-cultural or diversity issues.

Celebrating Women’s Achievements

http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/2/12/index-e.html This site focuses on womens achievements in

various areas– Arts– Sports– Activism– Science– Politics

UTM- Women's/Gender Studies program 

http://www.erin.utoront.ca/~w3wgs/ Designed to give students an appreciation

of theories, issues, and methods relevant to the study of women and gender

Promote increased awareness among men and women

The Fatherhood Project

http://www.fatherhoodproject.org/ national research and education project that is

examining the future of fatherhood and developing ways to support men’s involvement in child rearing

longest-running national initiative on fatherhood

Gender Shock

http://www.ifge.org/books/gender_shock.htm Exploding the Myths of Male and Female Latest research in psychology, genetics,

neurology, and sociology Looking through three lenses of gender identity

- behavior, appearance, and science

Men’s Issue Page

http://www.menweb.org/throop/index.html Our mission is to cover the several

men's movements This website deals with abuse, false rape and

molestation, battered men, physical health, and fatherhood among other things

Resources

Resources Activities

Test for hidden biases you may have, and read about what you can do about them at http://www.tolerance.org/hidden_bias/index.html

Learn five interesting facts about the city or town you live in. Appreciate your "hometown.“

Use a random system for asking general questions or soliciting class participation so that every student has the same chance of participating.

If a difficult classroom situation arises based on a multicultural or diversity issue (or any difficult, value or judgment-based situation), ask for a time out while everyone writes down his or her thoughts/opinions about the incident. This allows everyone to cool down and allows you to collect your thoughts and plan a response.

Initiate a “Do Something” club, or start a local Key Club chapter at your school to help organize students in various different volunteer activities.

Do Something

http://www.dosomething.org/index.cfm This websites provides ways for you or your

school to get involved in various activities This site gives information on how to start a

“Do Something” club at your own school

Promote Tolerance

http://www.tolerance.org/hidden_bias/index.html

Test for hidden biases you may have, and read about what you can do about them

Provides activities you can do in your school to promote tolerance

Awareness Activities

http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/activityarch.html

Provides numerous links for teachers including activities and lessons for creating multicultural environments

The Behavior Home Page

http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/homepage.html

Working to make a difference for children with challenging behavior

Provides relevant links to professional organizations you may find helpful in dealing with the difficulties of a child with challenging behavior

I Love Teaching

http://www.iloveteaching.com/ This site has resources for new teachers that

include encouraging words, getting a teaching job, your first classroom, teachers and technology, mentoring teachers, and educational links

Exceptionalities

Exceptionality Activities

Speak to your guidance counselor about careers/jobs you're interested in. What do you have to do to get there?

Read the book Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, and discuss the different challenges the gifted character and learning disabled character experience.

Open a book on a desk or table in front of a mirror and ask your students to try to read the text by looking only at the mirror and not the book itself. This activity simulates the challenges learning disabled students experience.

Visit a special education or gifted classroom to discover the similarities and differences these students have with your student’s daily activities. What myths about these classroom were true or not true?

Guide a “Walk in Another Character’s Shoes” activity. Imagine you have a learning disability, or have a gifted intelligence. How would your life have been different today? Would you have been treated differently?

Freak the Mighty

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=41

Lesson plan for “Freak the Mighty” book

Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

www.ericec.org Provides links for activities for disabled and

gifted children

Gifted Education/Dual Exceptionalities

http://www.ericec.org/gifted/gt-menu.html Provides links to fact sheets, articles, and other

resources regarding gifted education/dual exceptionalities

Gifted Development Center

http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/ A service of the Institute for the Study of

Advanced Development Serves parents, schools, and advocacy groups

with information about identification, assessment, counseling, learning styles, programs, presentations, and resources for gifted children and adults

The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented

http://www.ucc.uconn.edu/~wwwgt/nrcgt.html Allows you to ask questions Provides educational resource links, online

resources, and videotapes

Disabilities

Disabilities Activities

Organize a class project to improve your school’s compliance American with Disabilities Act

In a group of 4-5, assign each member with a disability such as being blind, unable to talk, loss of use of thumb, and loss of use of thumbs. Instruct the group to construct the highest free-standing structure they can with only drinking straws and scotch tape. Discuss the difficulties they experienced.

Select a volunteer to experience what it is like to have a muscular mobility disability. Place two heavy winter socks on their hands, and instruct them to tie their shoes and button their shirt.

Ask a local organization to donate a few wheelchairs to your classroom for a week. Select a few students each day that must stay in the wheel chair and experience life as a wheelchair bound person. Discuss the obstacles they ran into while in the wheelchair.

Select items to place in a bag that will require the use of many senses to identify. Choose different students to be blindfolded, and ask them to identify an object y using senses other than sight.

Job Accomodation Network

http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is

a free consulting servicethat provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities.

Deaf Children in Public Schools

http://www.gallaudet.edu/ Information concerning deaf Children in Public

Schools Placement, Context, and Consequences by Claire L. Ramsey.

Gallaudet University is leading the world in education for dead, hard of hearing, and hearing students.

Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity & Associated Disorders

http://my.execpc.com/~calliope/ A Handbook for Parents and Professionals

concerning ADD, hyperactivity, and associated disorders.

Preparing Children with Disabilities for School

http://npin.org/library/pre1998/n00170/n00170.html

Information on preparing children with disabilities for the transition from home to school.

Preparing Children with Disabilities for School

http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed340147.html

This digest summarizes information on the roles of the Federal Government, the family,and teachers in preparing young children with disabilities for school.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual Orientation Activities

Write a journal response imagining what your life might be like if you were a person of another gender or sexual orientation. How might “today” have been different?

Listen and read lyrics to song like Rod Stewart’s “The Killing of Georgie” and Indigo Girls, “Shaming of the Sun.” Discuss the meaning of the songs and your feelings about them.

Research “The Kinsey Scale,” a survey and scale reflecting an individual’s human sexual experience. Invite students to take the survey if they are curious.

Co-sponsor an activity with a minority, women's, gay, lesbian, or bisexual focused organization.

Stay silent for a day to demonstrate how the needs of LGBT people have gone unheard for so long, by wearing black and handing out "Day of Silence" cards. The National Day of Silence is April 10th.

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

http://discriminationattorney.com/orientat.html A web site that describes what you can do

when you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation

Provides laws regarding discrimination and things you can do if you have been discriminated against

Bisexual Resource Center

http://www.biresource.org/ Access to such resources as the bi-bookstore,

video store, and music store, and access to related links

I Think I Might Be a Lesbian

http://www.youth.org/yao/docs/i-think-article-lesbian.html A Brochure for Young Women Information written by lesbian youth for lesbian youth and

young women questioning their sexuality This addresses issues that women might be

facing when they think they might be a lesbian

Memphis Gay and Lesbian Coalition for Justice

http://www.gaymemphis.com/lgcj/ This site combats laws, policies, and attitudes

that segregate, discrimination. or foster prejudice against people based on sexual orientation

There are links to newsletter, government contacts, or how to get involved

Empire State Pride Agenda

http://www.espany.org/ Winning equality for lesbian and gay New

Yorkers “It shall be unlawful to discriminate against any

individual because of sexual orientation.”