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Discrimination

Lesson Plan on HIV/AIDS

This lesson presents an overview of where, why, how, and in what conditions HIV/AIDS exists. The activity examines the impact of the deadly virus on ordinary people throughout the world.

Learning to Respect Each Other

Throughout U.S. history, certain groups of people have been discriminated against for characteristics as superficial as the color of their skin. That racism still exists despite the passage of laws that make it illegal.

Found in: 6th Grade • History • January • Language Arts

Martin Luther King Day

Students will recognize that prejudice and discrimination has been a problem for African Americans in the U.S.A. For many years.

Found in: 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • History • Holidays • January

Learning to Respect Each Other

Students will understand the following:
-Dr. Martin Luther King was a strong advocate of nonviolent protest and fought for civil rights for all Americans with an eloquence that can be found in speeches such as his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
-Throughout U.S. history, certain groups of people have been discriminated against for characteristics as superficial as the color of their skin. That racism still exists despite the passage of laws that make it illegal.
-Stereotypes can lead people to make unfair judgments about individuals and groups.
-Segregation is hurtful and unfair to those discriminated against.

Found in: 6th Grade • History • Holidays • January • Language Arts