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Calvin T. Ryan Library
Teaching Resources for Multicultural Education 
Calvin T. Ryan Library University of Nebraska at Kearney

This bibliography identifies some of the teaching support resources available for MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION in Calvin T. Ryan Library. It does not list every item available, but rather, serves as a starting point for identifying resources in the collections.

Materials in this bibliography are grouped into:

 


 

Print Resources:


IDEAS, ACTIVITIES, LESSON PLANS:
LOCATION: Low Shelves Across From Curriculum Offices, Lower Level

Curr BF 723 .S28 M44 1988
CIRCLES AND SQUARE PEGS, by Anita Meyer Meinbach, Ed.D.
Activities and literature designed to help children accept self, others and change.

Curr BP 223 .Z8 L5764 1993
MALCOLM X: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY: A BIOGRAPHY, by Walter Dean Myers
Teacher's guide provides ideas for discussion, chapter summary, suggestions for using Smart Tools, and ideas for writing in response. Includes the book on CD-ROM. Separate copies of the printed book are shelved next to the teacher's guide.

Curr DS 821 .J337 1987
JAPAN IN THE CLASSROOM: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ACTIVITIES
The book's 18 classroom activities are organized into three sections: 1) Society and Culture; (2) Language and Literature; and 3) International Relations.

Curr E 76.6 A43 1993
AN AMERICAN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE: A Special Report, Project R.E.A.C.H.
Looks at American history through the eyes of one cultural group, the American Indians. Contains time line and study questions.

Curr E 76.6 .H364 1995
HOW TO TEACH ABOUT AMERICAN INDIANS
A guide for the school library media specialist.

Curr E 76.6 .H37 1990
TEACHING ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS, by Karen D. Harvey
Native American views are discussed to allow social studies teachers to be historically accurate and fair while educating their students.

#Curr E 76.6 .M76
INDIAN IN THE CLASSROOM: READINGS FOR THE TEACHER WITH INDIAN STUDENTS
Educators are offered a brief introduction to the history, culture and contemporary affairs of the Native American, intended to stimulate further research and involvement in Native American education.

Curr E 76.6 .N48 1995 v.2
READY-TO-USE ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS ON PLAINS INDIANS, by Dana Newmann
Looks at the lives of Native Americans of the Plains: who they are, how they arrived here, and where they are now. Discusses arts and crafts, religion and language. Includes many reproducible activities.

#Curr E 76.6 .OK4
INDIAN EDUCATION CURRICULUM GUIDELINES
Organized according to the subject areas of the curriculum, i.e. art, home economics, language arts, mathematics, music, physical education, reading, science, and social studies.

#Curr E 76.6 S64
SCIENCE: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE
At the end of this module, the child should be able to name and construct groupings of Native American contributions.

#Curr E 76.6 .SO8D42
LEARNING OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE, by Sister Charles Palm
Story about the education of the Native American people--both past and present. It also tells about the contributions the Native American people have made toward education.

#Curr E 76.6 .SO8D5
QUIET, by Mona Bublitz
Part of the Native American way is to be "quiet". This unit is designed to share this important aspect of the Native American culture.

#Curr E 76.6 .SO8D6
SOCIAL LIFE OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE, by Sister Charles Palm
Intermediate and junior high grade level unit. Covers different aspects of the Native American social life such as values, leadership, music, dancing, art, games and fun.

#Curr E 76.6 .SO8D68
GOVERNMENT OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE, by Sister Charles Palm
Intermediate and junior high grade level unit. Contains seven lessons and activities which are designed in an interdisciplinary style.

#Curr E 76.6 .SO8653
THE INDIANS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES: LITERATURE BOOKLET, by Alan J. Allery
Poems, speeches and prose in this unit were written by Indians; most by the Sioux people of South Dakota. Meant to educate the student about what the Native American people were like long ago and what they are like today.

Curr E 77.4 .B76 2005

A BROKEN FLUTE: THE NATIVE EXPERIENCE IN BOOKS FOR CHILDREN,  by Doris Seale and Beverly Slapin

Curr E 77.4 .T63 1992
THROUGH INDIAN EYES: THE NATIVE EXPERIENCE IN BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Book reviews and poems from Native American themes.

Curr E 98 .A7 R43 1997
DISCOVERING NATIVE AMERICAN ART, by Abby Remer
Art, material culture and antiquities.

Curr E 101 .M293 1992
THE DISCOVERY OF THE AMERICAS: ACTIVITIES BOOK
More than 40 activities provides dozens of teaching ideas for either in-school or at-home use.

Curr E 162 .K58 1998
COLONIAL DAYS, by David C. King
Discover the past with fun projects, games, activities, and recipes. Includes Native American themes.

Curr E 175.8 .W34 1996
READY-TO-USE MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE AMERICAN HISTORY CLASSROOM, by Hallie Ann Wannamaker.
Includes four centuries of diversity from 1600s to the present.

Curr E 184 .A1 C445
MULTICULTURAL SPOKEN HERE, by Josephine Chase & Linda Parth
Ideas and activities are provided for the elementary school teacher with an individualized multicultural approach to language, literature and library skills.

Curr E 184 .E95 M68 1993
A EUROPEAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE…a special report, Project R.E.A.C.H.
Examines the history of European American people in the United States through the eyes of their cultural groups. Contains a time line and study questions.

Curr E 184 .A1 N38 1975
ROOTS OF AMERICA, by the New Jersey Education Association
Historical background is given on different ethnic groups...their culture, their community, why they came to America, as well as the roots of their discrimination.

Curr E 184 .J3 J36 1994
THE JAPANESE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: A LESSON IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Centered around the incarceration of all persons with Japanese ancestry. Gives an historical overview, important dates, selected book lists, curriculum guides, resources and learning activities.

Curr E 184 .O6 L85 1992
AN ASIAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE…a special report, Project R.E.A.C.H.
Booklet looks at American History through the eyes of one cultural group, the Asian Americans. Contains a time line and study questions.

Curr E 184 .O6 U5 1990
UNDERSTANDING ASIAN AMERICANS: A CURRICULUM RESOURCE GUIDE
Emphasis is placed on fostering a respect for cultural diversity and a sensitivity to cultural differences. Arts, crafts, and games are included for classroom activities.

Curr E 184 .S75 D87 1991
A HISPANIC/LATINO PERSPECTIVE…a special report, Project R.E.A.C.H.
Examines Latino and Hispanic histories in the United States through the eyes of their cultural groups. Includes a time line and study questions.

Curr E 184.7 .B53 1993
BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE BOOK
Activities designed to show the African-American experience through art, business, history, music, fashion, etc.

Curr E 184.7 .F75 1991 v. 1
FROM VICTORY TO FREEDOM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
For primary and middle school curriculum (gr. 4-8). Each unit contains objects, vocabulary, historical overview, activities and bibliography.

Curr E 184.7 .F75 1991 v. 2
FROM VICTORY TO FREEDOM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
For secondary curriculum. Presents 16 different aspects of African American life with a special emphasis on the 1950's. Contains objectives, terms, overview, activities and bibliography.

#Curr E 184.7 .S24 1990
SALUTE TO BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS
Contains activity and resource guide, skill sheets booklet, instructor's manual and biography booklet for ways to commemorate Black History Month.

Curr E 184.7 .S74 1991
AN AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE…a special report, Project R.E.A.C.H.
Looks at history of African American people in the United States through the eyes of their cultural groups. Contains time line and study questions.

Curr E 185 .M97 1995
ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS, by Walter Dean Myers
Portrait of the people of African descent in the United States. Shows the "variety of black life".

Curr F 790 .S75 V54 1998
UNA LINDA RAZA, by Angel Vigil
Cultural and artistic traditions of the Hispanic Southwest.

Curr F 1210 .D68 1991
BIENVENIDOS, by Cynthia Downs & Terry Becker
Bilingual/bicultural teacher's resource guide to Mexico.

Curr GN 537 .S52 1994
BASIC SKILLS CAUCASIAN AMERICANS WORKBOOK, by Beverly Slapin

Curr GR 43 .C4 B39 2000
MULTICULTURAL FOLKTALES: READERS THEATRE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, by Suzanne I. Barchers
Encourages strong oral skills for readers and promotes active listening for the student audience. Prompts students to consider the cultural context of individual tales.

Curr GR 43 .C4 N67 1999
THE MORAL OF THE STORY: FOLKTALES FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, by Bobby & Sherry Norfolk

Curr GR 45 .K73 1998 v.1
FOLKTALE THEMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: POURQUOI TALES, by Anne Marie Kraus
Includes a multicultural reading list.

Curr GR 69 .S54 1991
MULTICULTURAL FOLKTALES: STORIES TO TELL YOUNG CHILDREN, by Judy Sierra & Robert Kaminski
Folktales from all over the world for children ages two-to-seven.

Curr GT 4985 .S648 1983b
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD, by Vi Clarke and Leona Melnyk
Includes blackline masters for grades 4 to 6.

Curr GT 4995 .A4 M33 1998
THE DAYS OF THE DEAD: A CURRICULUM RESOURCE, by Stevie Mack and Amy Scott Metcalfe
Grades 4-12. Book includes colored prints and covers folk festivals, social life and customs of Mexico.

Curr GV 1203 .C22 2001
GAMES FROM LONG AGO & FAR AWAY, by Thomas J. Carr
Ready-to-use multicultural physical education activities for elementary students

Curr HM 47 .U6 D43 1990
SOCIOLOGY STRATEGIES, by Janet M. Dick and Mary J. Doody
An introduction to sociology including discussions and activities involving cultures and racial and ethnic minorities. Activity sheets are included.

Curr HQ 783 .B29 1994
BEHAVIOR SMART!
One section of the book discusses "diversity" in a child's world.

Curr HQ 10.5 .U6 M382 1988
LA FAMILIA: STUDENT WORKBOOK, by Ana Consuelo Matiella
A workbook dedicated to Latino students to guide them and non-Latinos in the values and traditions of Latino family life.

Curr HQ 1410 .W66 1990
WOMEN'S HISTORY: CURRICULUM GUIDE
Among those honored are Jade Snow Wong, Maria Tallchief, Mary McLeod Bethune, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth. Includes a list of women's historic accomplishments.

Curr HQ 1412 .N369 1985
WOMEN AS MEMBERS OF GROUPS: SECOND GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
Women included: Elizabeth Cady Staton, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, Annie Wauneka, Rosa Parks, Dolores Huerta, and Dr. Shirley Cachola.

Curr HQ 1426 .A2 1992
A-GAY-YAH: A GENDER EQUITY CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 6-12.
Stories and activities to discuss gender equity, includes Native American stories.

Curr HV 640 .D42 1995
ENCOURAGING REFUGEE AWARENESS IN THE CLASSROOM: A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS, by the U.S. Committee for Refugees.
Provides information, lessons and resources. Suggests ways in which teachers can enhance their classroom environments in order to promote refugee awareness throughout the school year.

Curr JV 6484 .L49 1993
--IF YOUR NAME WAS CHANGED AT ELLIS ISLAND, by Ellen Levine
Teacher's guide provides ideas for discussion, chapter summary, suggestions for using Smart Tools, and ideas for writing in response. Includes the book on CD-ROM. Separate copies of the printed book are shelved next to the teacher's guide.

Curr LB 1029 .G3 B33 1997
MULTICULTURAL GAMES, by Lorraine Barbarash
75 games from 43 cultures.

Curr LB 1029 .G3 O75 1993
THE MULTICULTURAL GAME BOOK, by Louise Orlando
For teachers of grades 1-6. Includes more than 70 traditional games from 30 countries.

Curr LB 1029 .U6 R68 1996
MORE THEMATIC UNITS FOR CREATING THE INTEGRATED CURRICULUM, by Liz Rothlein
Under each theme is a listing of different juvenile literature books to go along with the theme, plus a general activities section.

Curr LB 1032 .C5919 1993
COOPERATIVE LEARNING: A RESPONSE TO LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Curr LB 1139.35 .A37 G53 1996
THE GIANT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIRCLE TIME AND GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 3 TO 6
Over 600 favorite circle time activities created by teachers for teachers.

Curr LB 1139.35 .A37 M36 1990
THE MULTICULTURAL CATERPILLAR: CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES IN CULTURAL AWARENESS, by Ana Consuelo Matiella
Written for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade, the overall goal is to allow young children to experience at a concrete level that there are many different ways of living.

Curr LB 1139.5 .S64 C42
GLOBALCHILD: MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,
&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp by Maureen Cech
Stresses similarity among cultures to help both adult and child experience multiculturalism without feeling alienated or threatened.

Curr LB 1140.35 .C74 G53 1993
THE GIANT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THEME ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 2 TO 5
Includes African-American and Chinese holidays and Native American themes.

Curr LB 1140.35 .C74 B43 1982
CHANNELS TO CHILDREN, by Carol A. Beckman
Discusses national holidays of other countries, as well as religious and ethnic holiday traditions and customs.

Curr LB 1238 .D2 A44 1992
CULTURAL AWARENESS FOR CHILDREN, by Judy Allen
Chapters include the cultures of African and African-American; American Indian; Chinese and Chinese-American; Japanese and Japanese-American, Korean and Korean-American; Mexican and Mexican-America; Thai; and Southeast Asian.

Curr LB 1527 .N48 1990
EXPERIENCES WITH LITERATURE: A THEMATIC WHOLE LANGUAGE MODEL
&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp FOR THE K-3 BILINGUAL CLASSROOM, by Sandra Nevarez
The author's goal is to create truly literate children by building on what the students know, their native language and culture, and their background of experiences.

Curr LB 1527 .R35 1994
450 MORE STORY STRETCHERS FOR THE PRIMARY GRADES, by Shirley C. Raines
Multicultural books are included in each of the three units: Social Studies, Science, & Literature.

Curr LB 1527 .S63 1991
LITERATURE-BASED SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, by Mary Beth Spann
Various celebrations include Native American Day, Martin Luther King Day, Chinese New Year, and a segment on Harriet Tubman.

Curr LB 1576 .D48 2004
216 FOLD & SAY "WH" QUESTION SCENES, by Molly DeShong
Spanish language study and teaching.  Includes one CD-ROM.

Curr LB 1584 .L37 1991
LITERATURE-BASED SOCIAL STUDIES: CHILDREN'S BOOKS & ACTIVITIES TO ENRICH THE K-5 CURRICULUM
Individual social studies units are developed around a selection of books appropriate for the level. Themes include: family, holidays, Native Americans, the Civil War, etc.

Curr LB 1584 .S56
SHORT STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: A GUIDE FOR LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS
Short stories by contemporary authors from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.

Curr LB 1584 .S78 1995
MULTICULTURAL DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELEMENTARY GRADES, by Elizabeth Crosby Stull
Cultures include Native American, African, Asian, Latin American, European, East European, Caribbean and other islands, Australia/New Zealand, Canadian, and the United States. Background information is given for each culture. Common strands include: children's literature; folk tales; celebrations, arts and crafts; games, dances, rhythms; music; food; geography and map study; and author studies for children's literature of today.

Curr LB 1584 .W24 1997
LATINO HEROES OF THE CIVIL WAR, by Mike Walbridge
Focuses on six individual Latino heroes who impacted the Civil War. Each chapter concludes with follow-up activities.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.K-1 bk.1B
OTONO CON LAS MATEMATICAS Y CIENCIAS
Project AIMS mathematics activities for Grades K-1, book 1. Activity pages in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.K-1 bk.2B
PATINE AL INVIERNO CON MATEMATICAS Y CIENCIAS
Project AIMS mathematics activities for Grades K-1, book 2. Activity pages in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.K-1 bk.3B
PRIMAVERA CON LAS MATEMATICAS Y CIENCIAS
Project AIMS mathematics activities for Grades K-1, book 3. Activity pages in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.K-3 bk.1B
PRIMARIAMENTE PLANTAS: UN ESTUDIO DE PLANTAS PARA LOS GRADOS K-3
Project AIMS science activities for Grades K-3, book 1. Activities in Spanish and English, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.K-3 bk.2B 1
PRIMARIAMENTE FISICA: INVESTIGACIONES DEL SONIDO, LA LUZ Y LA ENERGIA TERMICA PARA LOS GRADOS K-3
Project AIMS science activities for Grades K-3, book 2. Activities in Spanish and English, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.K-6 bk.1B
OSITOS NADA MAS: GRADOS K-6, UNA COLECCION DE ACTIVIDADES ELEMENTALES
The Spanish version of Primarily Bears. Activities pages in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.2-8 bk 1.B
PRINCIPALMENTS IMANES
Spanish edition of Mostly Magnets. Activities pages in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.4-9 bk.1B
CONEXIONES ELECTRICAS
Spanish edition of Electrical Connections. Activities pages in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .A4 gr.5-9 bk.2B
PIEZAS Y DISENOS; UN MOSAICO DE MATEMATICAS Y CIENCIAS
Project AIMS mathematics and science activities for Grades 5-9. Activities in English and Spanish, text in English.

Curr LB 1585 .B27 1998
SCIENCE IN THE MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM, by Robertta H. Barba
Presents ways of science teaching that will help science educators meet the needs of all culturally diverse learners.

Curr LB 1585 .H434 1991
MULTICULTURAL EXPLORATIONS: JOYOUS JOURNEYS WITH BOOKS
Includes lesson plans for books on Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Italy, Kenya, East Africa, and Brazil.

Curr LB 3031 .N44 1992
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTIME: CLASSROOM GAMES & DANCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, by Wayne E. Nelson and Henry "Buzz" Glass
Filled with a variety of games and dances from every continent to represent worldwide cultural diversity.

Curr LB 3525 .K2 D7 1986
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR HOLIDAY
An introduction to the Civil Rights Movement precedes excerpts from Dr. King's speeches and letters.

Curr LB 3525 .L561 1990
A BOOK FOR ALL SEASONS, by Greta Barclay Lipsom
Included in this holiday book of poems, lessons and activities are Native American Indian Day, Kwanzaa, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Chinese New Year, Black History Month and Cinco de Mayo.

Curr LB 3525 .P6 W48
THE WHOLE EARTH HOLIDAY BOOK, by Linda Polon and Aileen Cantwell
Each story explains a holiday's history and customs. Each worksheet reinforces reading comprehension through a puzzle format. In addition, many holidays offer ideas for creative writing assignments.

Curr LC 1090 .A65 1994
GLOBAL UNDERSTANDINGS: A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING, by Charlotte C. Anderson
A guide to assist schools and teachers in developing educational plans for students. Provides a global lens through which lessons, curriculum, and experiences can be conceived.

Curr LC 1099 .G38 1984
CULTURAL AWARENESS TEACHING TECHNIQUES, by Jan Gaston
Twenty techniques arranged in a sequence that generally follows the four stages of cultural awareness: recognition, acceptance/rejection, integration/ethnocentrism, and transcendence.

Curr LC 1099 .I53
INCORPORATING MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION INTO THE CURRICULUM: GRADES FOUR THROUGH EIGHT
Examples of family life, foods, art, music, folk tales and activities illustrate ways in which teachers can bring home the multicultural experience.

Curr LC 1099 .M55 2002
MULTICULTURAL ARTWORLDS: ENDURING, EVOLVING, AND OVERLAPPING TRADITIONS

Curr LC 1099 .M87 1993
MULTICULTURAL READ-A-LOUD KIT
The Kit lists 26 books which are discussed in separate units for the teachers that include: a brief synopsis of the book, hints for the teacher (reader), discussion questions, and follow-up activities.

Curr LC 1099 .S63 1992
LITERATURE-BASED MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES: AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM, by Mary Beth Spann
Over 40 juvenile literature books included. Each chapter contains pre- and post-reading activity sheets, discussion ideas, recipes, crafts and suggestions for family involvement.

Curr LC 1099 .T432 1996
THE TEACHER'S HANDBOOK OF MULTICULTURAL GAMES CHILDREN PLAY
All different kinds of games from all over the world. Introduces each game, supplies the grade level, teaching time, materials, and procedures.

Curr LC 1099.3 .B35 1983
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING FOR MULTICULTURAL INSTRUCTION, by Gwendolyn C. Baker
The general theme is "teaching teachers to teach". Art, Language Arts, Music, Science and Social Studies are broken down into generalizations and teaching strategies.

Curr LC 1099.3 .C37 1993
A MULTICULTURAL GUIDE TO THEMATIC UNITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, by Dr. Jeri A. Carroll and Dr. Dennis J. Kear
Activities based on everyday subjects, such as moms, dads, birthdays, etc. create a framework for similarities and differences with people of other cultures.

Curr LC 1099.3 .C43 1996
GLOBAL SENSE: A LEADER'S GUIDE TO GAMES FOR CHANGE, by Maureen Cech
Offers 57 interactive games that prepare adolescents to explore their own biases and to actively challenge societal discrimination.

Curr LC 1099.3 .C54 1995
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: A MULTICULTURAL RESOURCE, Luther B. Clegg
Each chapter includes a calendar of a school month showing selected events and personalities, a listing of people, places, and events. A teaching unit in each chapter is related to some topic or aspect of multicultural education and includes suggested teaching activities and bibliographical data. For example, November includes a teaching unit on Harvest and Thanksgiving Celebrations Around the World. Includes a Bibliography of Multicultural Folk Literature from around the World.

Curr LC 1099.3 .E43 1987
WORLDWAYS: BRINGING THE WORLD INTO THE CLASSROOM, by Pamela Elder
Activities offer guidelines for teaching, including a description/purpose, materials needed, a lead-in question, activity and resources.

Curr LC 1099.3 .E45 1998
TEACHER TALK: MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLANS FOR THE ELEMENTARY
        CLASSROOM, by Deborah B. Eldridge
Presents ready-to-implement elementary classroom units of study grounded in the theories of highly respected multiculturalists.

Curr LC 1099.3 .H43 1994
HIGH SCHOOL REACH: HIGH SCHOOL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION MANUAL
Provides educators with a process of infusing multicultural concepts into their everyday lesson plans.

Curr LC 1099.3 .N45 1994
THE LEARNING WHEEL, by Annabelle Nelson
Ideas and activities for multicultural and holistic lesson planning.

Curr LC 1099.3 .P76 1993
PROJECT REACH: TEACHER GUIDE & TRAINING MANUAL
Multicultural curriculum process spans four phases: human relations skills, cultural self-awareness, multicultural awareness, and cross-cultural experience.

Curr LC 1099.3 .R32 1993
REACH FOR KIDS: SEED CURRICULUM
Utilizes a four-strand approach to multicultural and global education: integrating the disciplines, building self-esteem and human relations skills, implementing effective teaching strategies, and developing multicultural/global awareness and skills.

Curr LC 1099.3 .R45 1994
THE EVOLVING MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM, by Rose Reissman
Shows how teachers can actively involve their students in projects that promote academic excellence and cultural understanding, involve multiple intelligences, and benefit the community.

Curr LC 1099.3 .R64 1999
CULTURE SMART: READY-TO-USE SLIDES & ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION THROUGH ART, by Susan Rodriguez
40 color slides at back of book.

Curr LC 1099.3 .T54 1995
MULTICULTURAL TEACHING: A HANDBOOK OF ACTIVITIES, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES, by Pamela L. Tiedt
Comprehensive text can be used across the curriculum, primarily grades K-8.

Curr LC 1099.4 .M27
US: A CULTURAL MOSAIC: A MULTICULTURAL PROGRAM FOR PRIMARY GRADES
Through a combination of goals and objectives, the student will be able to describe what a cultural group is and how the heritage is transmitted by the group through family interaction and legends and folk tales.

Curr LC 1099.4 .P4 T68 1988 Vol. 1 & 2
TOWARD A BETTER BALANCE: CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION
Designed to help K-6 students recognize the importance of the global family.

Curr LC 3731 .K56
TEACHING ETHNIC AWARENESS: METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, by Edith W. King
Discusses ethnicity, activities for the multi-ethnic elementary school and resources for the multi-ethnic teacher.

Curr MT 1 .M93 1989
MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES IN MUSIC EDUCATION, William M. Anderson
Includes lessons on music from North America, Latin American and the Caribbean, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, India, China, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia.

Curr MT 1 .T39 1991
TEACHING MUSIC WITH A MULTICULTURAL APPROACH, by William M. Anderson
Teaching supplement on the music of African-Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanic-Americans.

Curr MT 936 .C65 1992
TINGA LAYO: SING, CHANT AND READ..., by Collord, Ellen
A lap book designed to make music a part of the whole language program. Includes illustrations, words and music, activities (beat and rhythm, critical and creative thinking skills, movement and dramatic play, and reading skills), and patterns for picture cards. Grades Preschool - 2.

Curr N 362 .K63 1997
ART PROJECTS BY DESIGN: A GUIDE FOR THE CLASSROOM, by Del Klaustermeier

Curr N 362 .K66 1998 GLOBAL ART: ACTIVITIES, PROJECTS, AND INVENTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, by Mary Ann F. Kohl
Multiculturalism in art.

Curr N 362 .R93 1989
CULTURAL JOURNEYS: 84 ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, by Margaret W. Ryan
These arts and crafts have been chosen from six continents and 43 different countries. Sixteen are derived from the historical past.

Curr N 362 .K63 1997
ART PROJECTS BY DESIGN: A GUIDE FOR THE CLASSROOM, by Del Klaustermeier

Curr N 7380 .C47 1997
DISCOVERING AFRICAN ART, by Jacqueline Chanda
Each topic or chapter includes two works of art which enable the reader to compare and contrast representations and ideas from two different regions of Africa.

Curr N 7410 .H37 1997
DISCOVERING OCEANIC ART, by Tony Haruch
Each section begins with a brief profile on the artist. The text then discusses the piece's function and meaning within the community. Includes the art of Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia and Australian Aborigine.

Curr NK 839.3 .A35 U53 1993
UNCOMMON BEAUTY IN COMMON OBJECTS: THE LEGACY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CRAFT ART
Includes 1 booklet, 1 poster and 1 pamphlet from the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center from Wilberforce, Ohio.

Curr PC 4065.5 .B26 1993
HISPANIC BULLETIN BOARDS & ACTIVITIES, by Ann Barnell
Lists everyday words in Spanish and English, gives pictures, objectives, teaching ideas and variations.

Curr PC 4129 .E5 C36 1996
SPANISH TEACHER’S BOOK OF INSTANT WORD GAMES, by Josephine Carreno
Over 160 ready-to-use activities, puzzles and worksheets for grades 7-12.

*PE 1128 .A2 C52 1996 (Reference Collection, 1st floor)
THE ESL MISCELLANY
Divided into 5 parts: Linguistic Information, communicative information, compilation of several lists that form an outline of American culture, metalinguistic information, and paralinguistic information.

Curr PE 1128 .A2 F66 1997
101 BRIGHT IDEAS: ESL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, by Claire Maria Ford
Each idea includes detailed instructions for the teacher; complete lists of themes, functions, structures and materials; and a variations section suggesting adaptations and extensions to fit any classroom.

Curr PE 1128 .A2 K73 1995
READY-TO-USE FLANNEL BOARD STORIES, FIGURES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ESL CHILDREN, by Elizabeth Krepelin & Bonnie Mae Smith
Including over 175 full-color and black and white flannel board figures for special holidays throughout the year. Holidays include Martin Luther King Day.

Curr PE 1129 .S8 S35 2004
THE BILINGUAL BOOK OF RHYMES, SONGS, STORIES, AND FINGERPLAYS, by Pam Schiller
Text in English and Spanish.

Curr PN 497 .M34 1992
BOOKPEOPLE: A MULTICULTURAL ALBUM, by Sharron L. McElmeel
This book presents suggestions for integrating literature and multicultural awareness into classroom and library media center activities.

Curr PN 1009 .A1 V46 1992
VENTURE INTO CULTURES: A RESOURCE BOOK OF MULTICULTURAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS, by Carla D. Hayden
Provides bibliographies of children's books by grade level, and information on activities, crafts, music, etc., for African American, Arabic, Asian, Hispanic, Jewish, Native American and Persian cultures.

Curr PS 153 .I52 Y67 2003
CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE BY NATIVE AMERICANS, by Sherry York
A guide for librarians, teachers, parents and students.

Curr PS 153 .M56 D38 1994
MULTICULTURAL VOICES IN CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE: A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS, by Frances Ann Day
Provides educators with information about writers and artists whose backgrounds and works reflect the diversity of society.

Curr PS 271 .S73 2002
WRITERS OF THE AMERICAN WEST: MULTICULTURAL LEARNING ENCOUNTERS, by John Stansfield

Curr Q 130 .B37 1996
MULTICULTURAL WOMEN OF SCIENCE: 3 CENTURIES OF CONTRIBUTIONS, by Leonard Berstein
Hands-on experiments and activities for 37 weeks.

Curr Q 181 .E79 1995
EUREKA! SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ESL CLASSES
Collection of high interest science activities and experiments for ESL students grades 6-12.

Curr Q 181 .S33 1997
SCIENCE ACROSS CULTURES, by Maurice Bazin and Modesto Tamez
Explore the technologies of the Mayans, the Chinese, the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, and others. Activities are designed to illustrate that science can be a bridge spanning all cultures.

Curr QA 11 .M82 1993
MULTICULTURALISM IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: READINGS AND ACTIVITIES
Topics have been selected to cover a broad multicultural spectrum, emphasizing the global nature of mathematics and science.

Curr QA 16 .K7 1993
MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS MATERIALS, by Marina C. Krause
Organized according to various regions. Games and activities are listed with background information, materials needed, number of players, grade level, and directions.

Curr QA 16 .K7 2000
MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS MATERIALS, by Marina C. Krause
Updated version.

Curr QA 20 .G35 M38 1995
MATH AROUND THE WORLD, by Beverly Braxton
Teachers guide for grades 5-8. Includes games in mathematics education.

Curr QA 135.5 .Z365 1993
MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS: INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATIVE-LEARNING ACTIVITIES, by Claudia Zaslavsky
Each activity includes cultural, historical, or other background information when appropriate; explanation of the pertinent mathematical concept; problems to be solved, with examples; and a section exploring the concept's relevance to real-world situations.

Curr QA 135.6 .S42 2004
ORAL STORYTELLING & TEACHING MATHEMATICS: PEDAGOGICAL AND MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES, by Michael Schiro

Curr QA 447 .F73 1996 v.2
TEXTILE MATH: MULTICULTURAL EXPLORATIONS THROUGH PATTERNS, by Betsy Franco
Features reproducible student activities. A series of open-ended challenges for students in grades 3 through 6.

Curr TT 699 .M33 2002
KALEIDOSCOPE OF CLOTH: MOLAS, STORY CLOTH FLOWER CLOTH, KENTE CLOTH, AND TAPA CLOTH
Take your students on a cross-cultural journey to discover the rich diversity of textile design.

Curr Z 1232 .H68 1988
AMERICA AS STORY: HISTORICAL FICTION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Bibliography with activities for works on Colonial American, American Revolution, Civil War, westward expansion, Native Americans, immigration, industrialization, the Depression, and the modern world.

Z 1361 .E4 R36 1994 (Book collection, 2nd floor)
MULTIETHNIC CHILDREN'S LITERATURE., Gonzalo Ramirez.
Includes an overview of multiethnic children's literature and guidelines for selection. Additional chapters provide annotated bibliographies with suggested grade levels for Mexican Americans and other Latinos, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. A few activities for extending experiences are included.

 


 


CURRICULUM GUIDES:
LOCATION: Lower Shelves Across From Curriculum Offices, Lower Level

--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education Art, Grades K-6, 1987 (2 copies) 
     (Curr NB 355.05 O5 1987 v.1)
--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education in Art, Grades 7-12
     (Curr NB 355.05 O5 1987 v.2)
--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education in Instrumental Music, Grades 7-12, 1987
     (Curr MT 810 .O5 1987)
--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education in Language Arts, Grades 4-6, 1987 
     (Curr LB 1575.8 .O5 1987)
--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education in Math, Grades 7-9, 1989
     (Curr QA 135.5 .O5 1987)
--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education in Science, Grades 7-12, 1989 (2 copies) 
     (Curr LB 1585.3 .O5 1989)
--(Omaha) Lessons for Multicultural Nonsexist Education in Social Studies, Grades K-3, 1987 
     (Curr LB 1581 .O5 1987)

 


 


PAMPHLET FILES:
     LOCATION: File cabinets across from the RIMRC office, Curriculum Collection, Lower Level

Journalism #95-676
BREAKTHROUGH: A MULTICULTURAL GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM

 


 


TEXTBOOKS (REGIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS REVIEW CENTER):
     LOCATION: Northeast Section of the Curriculum Collection, Lower Level

#AcCur M72 b(gr. 1-4) 1995       Beginning Biographies
     read 1: Native American Sampler
     read 2: Hispanic Sampler

#AcCur Z1 s(gr. K-3) 1995 res.pkg.       Storytelling in a Multicultural World: Family Tales

#ESL R35 ro(gr. K-5) 2004          Rigby on Our Way to English

#ESL Sco1 sf(gr. K-5) 2001          Scott Foresman ESL

#HiLo SoAH St3 h(gr. 5-10) 1993      A History of Multicultural America: by William Loren Katz
     text 1: Exploration to the War of 1812 (1492-1814)
     text 2: The Civil War to the Last Frontier (1850-1880s)
     text 3: The New Freedom to the New Deal (1913-1939)
     text 4: The Great Society to the Reagan Era (1964-1990)
     guide: Teacher's Guide (1492-1990)

#HiLo SoEc St3 e(gr. 11-12) 1992       Economics: Concepts and Applications (text + guide)

#HiLo SoEl St3 s(gr. 1) 1993       Neighborhoods (workbook + teacher's edition workbook)

#HiLo SoEl St3 s(gr. 4) 1993       Our Country's Geography (workbook + teacher's edition)

#HiLo SoEl St3 s(gr. 6) 1993       Our World (workbook + teacher's edition)

#Lit G51 t(gr. 6-9) 1993      Tapestry: A Multicultural Anthology

#SoEl H21 hb(gr.5-7) 2002     Harcourt Brace Social Studies: The World

#SoEl H21 hh(gr.6) 2003     Harcourt Horizons: World Regions

#SoEl Sco1 sf(gr.6) 2005     Scott Foresman Social Studies: The World

#SoG G433 gy(gr.9-12) 2002     Geography: The World and Its People

#SoG H74 hp(gr.6-8) 2005     People, Places, and Change

#SoG M15 wc(gr.6-8) 2003     World Cultures and Geography

#SoG M17 ap(gr.) 2000     Adventures in Time and Place

#SoG P91 we(gr.6-9) 2001     Prentice Hall World Explorer

#SoWH P91 wc(gr.6-9) 2001      World Cultures: A Global Mosaic

 


 


NEBRASKA DOCUMENTS:
LOCATION: Government Document Collection, Second Floor

E2400H030-1994
SUGGESTIONS FOR DEVELOPING A DISTRICT SCHOOL MULTICULTURAL
EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Handbook to assess schools with designing and implementing multicultural
education in Nebraska.


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