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But Was the Book Better? Analyzing Film and Literature

January 26, 2021 – 10:58 am

Deena Aglialoro, English, Olympic High

Synopsis

Tags All Quiet on the Western Front, Analysis, argumentative writing, cinematography, Erich Maria Remarque, Film, Genre, glory, Honor, human experience, Literature, modern warfare, Nationalism, Patriotism, Propaganda, stages of grief, symbolism, The Great War, the lost generation, theme, Trauma, trench warfare, World War I | Permalink | Comments Off

Music and Poster as propaganda in World War I

January 26, 2021 – 10:51 am

Billye Ballard, 5th Grade, Mountain Island Lake Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 4th grade, 5th grade, Music, Patriotism, Propaganda, Sheet music cover, war-time posters, World War I | Permalink | Comments Off

Head Coverings: Analyzing Adaption of Identity via History, Representation, and Stereotypes

January 21, 2021 – 11:29 am

Sharonda Walker, English, Garinger High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 10th grade, america, English, fear, head covering, Hijab, identity, Islam, Muslim | Permalink | Comments Off

The Rise of American-Born Muslims, In An Era of Islamophobia, Post-9/11!

January 21, 2021 – 11:25 am

Roshan Varghese, Social Studies, Butler High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 9/11, 9/11/2001, American Diversity, American History, bigotry, discrimination, Islam, Islamophobia, Racism, September 11th, world history | Permalink | Comments Off

“But I’m Not…” Combating Stereotypes in the ESL Classroom

January 21, 2021 – 11:20 am

Rebecca Lintz, English, East Mecklenburg High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 11th grade, Digital Stories, empowerment, ESL, identity, Immigrants, implicit bias, Language Arts, Stereotypes, Writing | Permalink | Comments Off

Muslims in America: A journey in time from slavery to today’s community pillars

January 21, 2021 – 11:15 am

Radwa Ahmed, 4th Grade, Waddell Language Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 4th grade, African, Culture, discrimination, diversity, identity, Immigrants, Muslim, Racism, religion, Slaves, Stereotypes, Tolerance | Permalink | Comments Off

An Exploration of Self, a Look into Muslim American Stories

January 21, 2021 – 11:11 am

Melissa Pratt, English, North Mecklenburg High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 9th grade, experience, expressive, Muslim American, Narratives, perspective, real-world, reflective, Stereotypes, story, Writing | Permalink | Comments Off

Moros y cristianos: Teaching the Islamic Presence in Hispanic Civilization in Spanish Classroom

January 21, 2021 – 11:06 am

Matthew Kelly, Spanish, Independence High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags African American Studies, Islam, Spanish II, Spanish language and culture, World Religions | Permalink | Comments Off

Challenging Perception: Understanding the Religious Complexities and Religious Identity of Islam

January 21, 2021 – 11:02 am

Keshia Horn, Social Studies, Butler High

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags AP world history, identity, Islam, Muslims, religion, religious complexities, religious identity, world history | Permalink | Comments Off

Our Stories Matter-Why We Write

January 21, 2021 – 10:58 am

Jashonai Payne, 4th Grade, Clear Creek Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 4th grade, acceptance, assimilation, Culture, identity, Islam, Muslim Americans, Poetry, Stereotypes, stories, Tolerance | Permalink | Comments Off

Exploring Bias, Culture and Me using Flipgrid®️ and Book Creator®️

January 21, 2021 – 10:53 am

Lynne Wiesecke, 5th Grade, Albemarle Road Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 1st grade, bias, Children's Literature, Prejudice, Stereotypes, Tolerance | Permalink | Comments Off

The Narrative of You: Discovering Identities of Young Children by Appreciating Differences in Race, Religion, and Culture

January 21, 2021 – 10:45 am

Caroline Demmitt, Kindergarten, Selwyn Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags acceptance, affective insurgency, appreciation, awareness, critical thinking, Culture, diversity, identity, Kindergarten, multicultural education, narrative, ownership, race, religion | Permalink | Comments Off

Muslim Contributions to the Development of Modern Mathematics and American Culture

January 21, 2021 – 10:40 am

Ashley Robinson, 5th Grade, Briarwood Academy Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 5th grade, Art, Culture, Geometry, Islam, Mathematics, Muslims, Patterns | Permalink | Comments Off

“Our Quilt of Many Colors”: Exploring our Uniqueness, Similarities and Differences through Stories

January 21, 2021 – 10:29 am

Amy Mateer, Kindergarten, Selwyn Elementary

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags acceptance, cultural Awareness, cultural similarities and differences, diversity, Kindergarten, racial identity, self, Tolerance, uniqueness | Permalink | Comments Off

Citizenship: Developing Intentional Multi-Racial Relationships

January 20, 2021 – 12:11 pm

Wendy Mueller, Language Arts, Starmount Academy of Excellence

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

Synopsis

Tags 3rd grade, African American, belonging, Citizenship, friendship, latinx, Poetry | Permalink | Comments Off

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