Teaching Tools
Multicultural Calendar
Download FileAnnotation:This calendar includes dates of interest for various groups of people in the United States and the birth or death dates of several Americans of identifiable heritage. A detailed summary for certain holidays and events is provided in the last section of this publication.
Year:2002
Equity Area(s): Race, Gender, National Origin
Important Dates and Birthdays in Her-Story for American Women
Annotation: This calendar contains a list of significant women in different areas of our society. It also includes historic pictures from the Library of Congress as well as a perpetual calendar. This calendar includes important events in the history of and the birth and death dates of important women.
Year: 2002
Equity Area(s): Gender
School Classroom Environment
Annotation: Multicultural education encompasses every aspect of the educational environment. Are ethnic diversity and cultural pluralism evident in the physical environment or your school? Do students, parents, teachers, and staff feel comfortable in the school building? Enclosed is a short questionnaire designed to assess Multicultural/Nonsexist aspects of your physical school environment.
Equity Area(s): Race, Gender, National Origin
School Library Activities Focusing on Ethinic Groups
Annotation: There are many interesting, enjoyable activities for and about ethnic groups which school librarians can implement. In one of the Ethnic Studies Project workshops, participating librarians were asked to brainstorm ideas for activities or programs dealing with ethnic groups that would be suitable for school libraries. Inside this brochure are some of their ideas.
Year: 1999
Equity Area(s): Race, National Origin
Teaching Your Students About Gender Equity
Annotation: Become aware of the nature and significance of gender bias and to create an environment that will help students develop to their fullest potential.
Year: 1999
Equity Area(s): Race, Gender, National Origin