One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-devloped activities for instruction in grammar. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from kindergarten through sixth grade, are designed to develop grammar skills while exploring themes related to…

One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-developed activities for instruction in listening skills. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from kindergarten through sixth grade, are designed to develop listening skills while exploring themes…

One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-developed activities for instruction in literature and poetry. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from kindergarten through sixth grade, are designed to develop an understanding of literature and…

One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-developed activities for instruction in punctuation and capitalization. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from first grade through sixth grade, are designed to develop understanding in…

One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-developed activities for instruction in creative writing. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from kindergarten through sixth grade, are designed to develop creative writing skills while exploring…

One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-developed activities for instruction in oral language and oral expression. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from kindergarten through sixth grade, are designed to develop oral language skills…

Presents teaching methods and learning activities to help high school students examine the extent of sex stereotyping and sex bias in their schools. Students investigate classroom dynamics, analyze the school yearbook, and interview administrators. They then make summary statements and form hypotheses. Sample forms are included. (KC)

One of seven multicultural, nonsexist activity guides related to language arts, this guide offers a variety of teacher-developed activities for instruction in the use of reference materials. The activities, which are presented in ascending order of grade level from third grade through sixth grade, are designed to develop reference skills and…

Students are matched into pairs for an activity designed to challenge their stereotypes about other ethnic groups. In each pair, one person responds to stereotyped statements, and the other person predicts the first person's response. Students compare responses and predictions in classroom discussion. (IS)

A ninth-grade lesson is presented which has been successfully used to show that modern sex roles are a human development and an outgrowth of a hunting society. (Author/JR)

Describes five elementary level social studies activities designed to increase student awareness of sex role stereotypes and an appreciation for sex fairness. Magazine/newspaper and textbook scavenger hunts, a role play/guessing game, and a decision-making activity are included. (AM)

Presents a lesson designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore their attitudes about career roles and to compare their perceptions with data on actual employment trends. Includes a comparison with women's roles in other cultures. (Author/CK)

This two-part guide frames gender equity lessons within the context of Native American history and culture, thereby increasing student awareness and knowledge in these key equity areas as they study U.S. history and social studies. Part 1, "Understanding Gender Equity," describes activities that increase student understanding of general…

Explains how the use of cartoons and greeting cards in the classroom can help students identify and understand stereotypes of aging and older people. The activity, which takes one class period, involves the students in analyzing, discussing, and thinking of a word or phrase which best describes stereotypes illustrated on specific greeting cards…

Students can learn about the elderly by surveying themselves about their knowledge and attitudes; interviewing elderly people; analyzing cartoons depicting the elderly in our society; investigating volunteer opportunities for people over 65; working in nursing homes; and finding out about associations of elderly people. (AV)