Multicultural Websites
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/multicultural
Multicultural
resources abound at this site that is operated and maintained by professors at
the
Multicultural Resources for
Children
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/multipub.htm
If you are currently
researching aspects about multicultural then you will surely find this web site
to be an excellent tool. It features a page dedicated entirely to
multiculturalism that gives you a collection of wonderful resources to use in
your research. There is a collection of general multiculturalism links and also
a list of bibliographies for all students and older students as well. This
would be a great site to begin your research since it offers a wide variety of
links to information.
http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/passport/lessonplan/lessonindex.htm
On this web site you
will find a group of several interactive lesson plans that teach you all about
multicultural issues. Most of the activities are designed for students in
elementary and middle school grade levels, although there are a few that are
appropriate for older students. Each activity explains what the lesson entails
and gives the skills and strategies you will need and learn throughout the
activity. These activities will keep you busy for hours as they expand your
knowledge about other cultures.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/society_culture/multicultural/
BBC has a wonderful
online presentation that relates to the history of multiculturalism. Through
the information presented you will learn about the experiences different
cultures and communities have had in history and about some of the great
cultural leaders of all time. Several cultures are explored including African
American history, Asian history, and Jewish history. This site provides you
with a unique learning experience in the cultural development of these communities.
A few external site links are included if you wish to explore the material
further.
http://www.kidlink.org/KIDPROJ/MCC/
You will find
seventeen articles about different Mexican holidays here. ANZAC
Day? What is that? It stands for: Australian & New Zealand Army
Corps. Australian people celebrate people who have been in the wars. They watch
a parade and eat Anzac biscuits! This Multicultural Calendar is a valuable
resource for students researching holidays. You may choose the holiday by:
Month,
Anyone interested in
learning or teaching others about different cultures around the world will find
this web site interesting. Check out the numerous virtual picture books and
enjoy reading about some of the unique stories of cultures from across the
globe. These stories have bright and colorful illustrations that make reading
them exciting and fun. Throughout the site you will find collections of
excellent web resources that will teach you more about multicultural issues.
The site can be viewed in English, Spanish, and French.
http://www.netlaputa.ne.jp/~tokyo3/e/
You can have fun
learning about other cultures around the world with this fun online multicultural
dictionary. Learn all about what the dictionary has to offer its readers and
what can be found within its contents through the short introduction. Then
using the menu on the left side of the screen begin
your exciting learning adventure by choosing from the many cultural topics
found in the dictionary. If you are a frequent visitor to the site you may want
to check out the "What's New" section to learn about site updates and
new information.
http://multicultural_kids.tripod.com/
Information about
more than fifty different countries is available by simply clicking on the flag
of that country and reading the essays and articles written by English as a
Second Language and bilingual students, along with parents and teachers. You
can also learn more about each country, with maps and statistical information
about history, government, economy and the people of each country. The site is
updated with new content often, so you might want to stop in every once in a
while to see if there's anything new!
http://www.understandingprejudice.org/
Causes and
consequences of prejudice are illustrated at this remarkable web site. With
more than 2,000 links to resources, as well as hundreds of articles, the
information here covers many issues dealing with prejudice. Start with the
exercises and demonstrations to explore your own thoughts on prejudice. It is
suggested that you begin with a baseline survey. See a slide show of
advertisements that involve prejudice and discrimination, find out what some of
our presidents thought about slavery, and discover what you know about Native
American history.
Defining
Diversity, Prejudice, and Respect
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/diversity.html
Learn to celebrate
the ways that people are different at this site that explains the importance of
diversity and respect, as well as the dangers of prejudice. Diversity means a
variety of different things. When a society has diversity, it means that there
are a lot of different types of people offering different types of ideas.
Racism and prejudice happen when one group of people doesn't like another group
of people just because of the color of their skin or their religion. You'll
learn why respecting other people and accepting those differences is a better
way to live.