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Girls’ Attitudes About STEM Careers: Similarities and Differences Among Race/Ethnic Groups

This lesson presents excerpts from a recent Girl Scouts Research Institute study showing girls may be more interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers than previously thought. Students compare and contrast white, African-American and Hispanic girls’ perceptions of STEM fields.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

Science & Health

April 6, 2012

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Informational

Just Peace: A Message of Hope

In this book excerpt Mattie Stepanek describes what it is like living with a rare neuromuscular disease. Defying many developmental odds, Mattie recounts highs and lows as he travels toward his tenth birthday, living on what he terms “the edge.”

Mattie Stepanek

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Topic

Ability

July 5, 2014

article

July 5, 2016

How to Support First-Generation College Students

Extra attention and mentoring before first-generation students attend college can give them the tools to feel comfortable, confident and welcome when they start their higher education journey.

Topic

Class

article

September 19, 2016

Want to Teach Civility? Start With Intellectual Safety.

As the current election cycle reaches its climax, establishing “intellectually safe” communities of inquiry can help mitigate the negative effects the campaign has had on children and classrooms.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

January 24, 2012

Portfolio Activity for “Story Corner: An Unlikely Friendship”

This activity is to accompany the Teaching Tolerance article “Story Corner: An Unlikely Friendship.”

article

October 24, 2014

Countdown to Mix!

The countdown to Mix has begun! Read on to make sure your school is ready.

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Multimedia

The Christmas I Will Never Forget

Sixteen-year-old Brandon Garcia talks about his difficult journey from Guatemala to the United States and some of the challenges he’s faced since immigrating to the States.

I Learn America

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Immigration

Subject

Civics

Geography

December 11, 2014

article

Issue 26, Fall 2004

You Can't Sit Here

Photo of a student sad, staring at his food plate

Columnist helps parents talk to kids about social boundaries.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

July 7, 2009

Teaching About Religion

Guidelines that can help you address the concerns that often surround teaching about religion in public schools.

article

February 19, 2016

The Critical Legacy of Harper Lee

The passing of this literary great reminded us: We’re still learning from her masterpiece.

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