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Web Accessibility
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http://www.wac.ohio-state.edu
- New information from Ohio State University regarding web accessibility |
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Teaching Youth about Diversity
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http://www.multiculturalchildrenslit.com/
Web site that provides bibliography of children's books for a
variety of cultures.
http://www.ferrum.edu/applit/studyg/diversity.htm
Web site for "Celebrating Diversity in Appalachia".
http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/diverse2.html
Provides diversity based activities that can be used with youth
or adults.
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/racism2001/orglinks.asp
Provides links to other sites that address multiculturalism and
youth.
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/cur.html
curriculum related to diversity issues.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/looking/contents.html
-Peace Corp web site that provides lesson plans for use with children
around diversity issues.
http://www.learningdesign.com/Portfolio/museum/museumschool.html
Article on using museums to assist in teaching young people about
diversity.
http://tolerance.org/pt/index.html
Teaching Tolerance web site specifically for kids.
http://geoparent.com/education/diversity.htm
This article focuses on disability and diversity.
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0%2C1156%2C65-21926%2C00.html
Site provides a variety of topics related to diversity and how
to teach children about differences.
http://www.parentssource.com/diversity.article.9.99.html
Article for parents on teaching kids about diversity.
http://preteenagerstoday.com/resources/articles/teachingdiversity.htm
Web site geared toward working with pre-teens and helping them
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General
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http://www.toptags.com/aama/index.htm
- The Afro-American site provides detailed information on the
history of African-Americans beginning with the slave trade
to now. Interesting links.
http://iume.tc.columbia.edu/
- The Institute for Urban and Minority Education provides
research specific to urban areas.
http://sophia.smith.edu/~jdrisko/multi.htm
- Provides links to a wide range of multi-cultural resources.
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Native
Americans
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http://www.indians.org/Resource/natlit/natlit.html
Web site lists resources of native peoples literature. Read
about life from their perspective.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihmbioaz.html
Web site provides brief biographies of many important American
Indians.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/indians.htm
Family friendly web site that has information for children of
all ages related to National American Indian and Alaskan Native
Heritage Month.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml
Web site provides brief historical overviews of most of the
North American Indian tribes.
http://www.ihs.gov/publicaffairs/heritage/
Web site from the US Department of Health and Human Services
focusing on 2004 American Indian Heritage Month.
http://www.tallige.com/-
Web site specifically about the Tallige Cherokee Nation.
http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/indices/NAculture.html
-A web site that provides additional links to other site about
American Indians.
http://www.bluecloud.org/dakota.html
- Web site with information on American Indian Culture and research.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihm1.html
- Information on Native American Heritage month and its
beginnings.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/-
The National Registry of Historic Places celebrates Native American
Heritage Month by featuring historic sites that celebrate the
lives of Native Americans.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson209.shtml
- Web site provides lessons and activities to do with young
people to celebrate and teach about Native American contributions.
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/11nov/nativeamer.htm-
Provides information on Native American Heritage month.
http://www.indianz.com/-
Provides information about issues related to Native Americans.
http://womenshistory.about.com/cs/nativeamwomen/index.htm?terms=American+Indian+Movement-
Provides biographical information on Native American women
and their contributions.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/indians.htm-
Web site that provides information especially for children and
people who work with them on Native American history.
http://www.cookingpost.com/recipe.cfm?cfid=166875&cftoken=50485-
Provides recipes that use traditional Native American ingredients.
http://www.ecb.org/wisconsin/powwow/visit.htm-
Provides educational information on Powwows.
http://www.powersource.com/gallery/powwow/-
Excerpts from on book on Powwows and the importance to the culture
of Native Americans.
http://www.tallige.com
- Web site specifically about the Tallige Cherokee Nation.
http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/indices/NA
culture.html -A web site that provides additional
links to other site about American Indians.
http://www.usembassy.de/usa/society-natives.htm-
Provides information on the history of Native Americans and
their encounters with early Europeans.
http://www.bluecloud.org/dakota.html-
Web site with information on American Indian Culture and research.
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihm1.html-
Information on Native American Heritage month and its beginnings.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/-
The National Registry of Historic Places celebrates Native American
Heritage Month by featuring historic sites that celebrate the
lives of Native Americans.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson
209.shtml- Web site provides lessons and activities
to do with young people to celebrate and teach about Native
American contributions.
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/11nov/nativeamer.
htm- Information on Native American Heritage month.
http://www.indianz.com
- Provides information about issues related to Native Americans.
http://womenshistory.about.com/cs/nativeamwomen
/index.htm?terms=American+Indian+Movement- Provides
biographical information on Native American women and their
contributions.
http://www.nativeculture.com/home/default.asp
- Links to other Native American resources.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/indians.htm
- Web site that provides information especially for
children and people who work with them on Native American history.
http://www.cookingpost.com/recipe.cfm?cfid=
166875&cftoken=50485 - Provides recipes that use
traditional Native American ingredients.
http://www.ecb.org/wisconsin/powwow/visit.htm
- Provides educational information on Powwows.
http://www.powersource.com/gallery/powwow
- Excerpts from on book on Powwows and the importance of the
culture to Native Americans.
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Disability
Employment
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http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/smtown.htm
- This site provides information on ADA and Small Towns. Department
of Labor Office of Disability Employment
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
- Web site for the Job Accommodation Network a service of the
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
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Domestic
Violence
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http://www.abanet.org/domviol/stats.html
- Information from the National Bar Association Commission on
Domestic Violence.
http://www.usda.gov/da/shmd/aware.htm
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USDA web site on Domestic Violence.
http://www.ohiodvnetwork.org/
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
ttp://www.stv.net/html/ohio_resources.htm
- Ohio resources on Domestic Violence
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Latino
Resources
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http://www.somosprimos.com/
- Web site of an on-line magazine dedicated to Hispanic
heritage and diversity issues.
http://www.infoplease.com/xwords/hispanic.html
- Test your knowledge with this Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword
puzzle
http://www.lasculturas.com/aa/spec/incognito.php#
- Williams Provides information on people who are Latino but
not always known as Latino
http://www.lasculturas.com/lib/libHispHeritage.htm
- Web site that provides links to other sites with information
on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
http://www.homeschoollearning.com/units/unit_09-13-01.shtml
- Web site takes to you to a special unit on Hispanic Heritage
Month for people who home school
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhmbioaz.html
- Provides information on Hispanic Americans throughout history
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3016561
- From the American Heart Association a kit for working with
Hispanics in the community
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/smtown.htm
-This site provides information on ADA and Small Towns.
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
- Web site for the Job Accommodation Network a service of the
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/chh.htm - offers
free resources including activities to celebrate Hispanic culture
and heritage.
http://www.getnet.net/~1stbooks/
- offers historical information on many Hispanic groups.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/
lesson023.shtml -- Education based web site that
offers ideas on teaching and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
http://www.hispaniconline.com
- wide variety of information for and about Hispanics. Also
many links.
http://www.hispaniconline.com/hh/index.html
- Offers information on Latino culture.
http://www.ufw.org
- web site of the United Farm Workers.
http://www.nclr.org/about
- Web site for the National Council of La Raza.
http://www.state.oh.us/spa
- Web site for the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs.
Provides information and resources concerning Latinos in Ohio.
http://www.uwec.edu/geography/Ivogeler/w188/
mexhist.htm - Provides information on historical treatment
of Latinos.
http://www.interlog.com/~john13/recipes/mexican.htm
- Features Hispanic recipes.
http://www.bateylink.org/nhla.htm
- Web site for the National Hispanic Leadership Association.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/hispanic
- Wonderful web site with a multitude of activities and historical
information on Hispanic Heritage month.
http://www.masterstech-home.com
The_Kitchen/Recipes/Recipe_Indices/International_
http://www.specialcheese.com/queso.htm
- Focuses on cheeses that are generally used in Hispanic
cooking.
http://www.unbeatables.com/HHeroes.html
- The Hispanic American Hall of Fame
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Women
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http://www.nwhp.org/whm/themes/themes.html
site of the National Women's History Project provides a variety
of resources from celebrating contributions of women to biographies
of women who have made a difference.
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women.html
web site provides sources to research women in history, including
encyclopedias and journals.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/articlearchives/womhst/
This web site from Scholastic is geared toward teachers but
it has a lot of interesting information on a variety of women
in different areas including suffragists, civil rights activist,
artists, and scientists.
http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0%2C1156%2C1-5181%2C00.html
-family friendly web site on women in history you can take quizzes
to test your knowledge.
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/articles/0%2C6709%2C101046%2C00.html
Time Kids web site provides interesting historical information
on the establishing of Women's History Month and International
Women's Day.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/hist.htm
Mega information on researching women in and outside of the
United States.
http://www.liquidleaf.com/historia/historia.html
- Web site explores historical women in the sciences.
http://www.nwhp.org/
- This is the site for the National Women's History Project.
The site features information on famous women and the role they
have played in shaping history.
http://www.umich.edu/~irwg
- Provides research based information on women and gender issues.
http://www.greatwomen.org/index.php
- The National Women's Hall of Fame has biographical information
on women who have accomplished great things.
http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/women/start.htm
-Info on disabled women, minorities, and people in the sciences.
http://www.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/4000WS.html
- Provides information solely on women in the sciences.
http://www.umkc.edu/imc/
- Provides sample lesson plans for teaching about women in history.
http://www.imow.org/home.html
- This site takes you to the International Museum of Women.
http://www.jwa.org/main.htm
- Web site of the Jewish Women's Archive. Learn more about
Jewish history and traditions from the female perspective.
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com
- A curriculum all about women in history.
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/subject/
BlackHist.html - This web site can also fit in with
African-American because it examines contributions of African-American
women throughout history. This site provides biographical information
on African-American women involved in a wide variety of occupations.
http://www.womansource.com/whm.htm
- Provides links to sites related to Women's History month.
http://www.wwwomen.com/category/histor1.html
- This site provides a list of interesting topics related to
historical women and their accomplishments.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/
hist.htm - Provides many links and information
on women in history including history outside of the United
States.
http://www.teachersfirst.com/ushistory/women.html
- This is an excellent site for people who are planning to teach
about women's history month. Many lesson plans for younger and
older children.
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/womenshistory1.
html - Provides facts on women. Gives access
to a site with women's first and quotations.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/
bibliogs/hws/hws.htm - Web site provides information
on careers of women in the sciences.
http://www.nwhp.org/
- This takes you to the site of the National Women's History
Project.
http://www.nmwh.org
- Site takes you to the on-line National Women's History Museum.
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com
-This site provides curriculum to teach about women throughout
history.
http://www.greatwomen.org
- This site takes you to the Women's Hall of Fame.
http://www.iisg.nl/~womhist
-Site provides indexes of journals and other resources to find
information on women's accomplishments.
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/whm/index.htm
-Site provides information on Women's history including an interactive
quiz along with many excellent and free resources.
http://womenshistory.about.com
-Excellent site that takes you to a variety of other sites and
provides great information on women throughout history.
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Anti-Hate
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http://www.adl.org/main_education.asp
- Anti-defamation League web site provides updates on what various
hate groups are up to as well as ideas on counteracting them.
http://roninwulf.tripod.com/antihate.html
- Anti-hate web page the offers commentaries on a variety
of diversity related topics. Very interesting site.
http://www.halthate.com
- Resource based web site that offers ways to combat racism
and prejudice.
http://www.hatecrime.net
- Web site the presents information on combating hate crimes.
http://www.stop-the-hate.org
- Provides resources on anti-hate organizations as well as updates
on what known hate groups are doing.
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Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual,
and
Transgender Issues
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http://multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss/page.asp?ID=49
- Ohio State University's Office of GLBT Student Services web
page
http://www.stonewallsociety.com/
- This is the web site addresses equality issues within the
GLBT community.
http://www.geocities.com/pflag_lima/
- Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG)
Lima, Ohio. This site is specifically for GLBT people and their
allies in the West Central Ohio.
http://www.pflagdayton.org/
- PFLAG Dayton, Ohio
http://www.phoenixnwo.org/collegeorgs/ohiocorgs.html
- Web site provides a list of support groups at Ohio colleges
and universities.
http://www.tulane.edu/~wc/months/glhm.html
- Provides an historical overview of GLBT Pride Month
http://www.aft.org/human/resource/LGBTQ/
- American Federation of Teachers resource web page
http://www.jwpublishing.com/gayscape/eventsohio.html
- Site contains calendar of Pride events
http://www.stonewall-columbus.org/events/
- News and events in the Columbus, Ohio area
http://www.about-face.org -Web site provides information
on the impact of the media and body image and provides a wide
variety of resources addressing body image and building a positive
one.
http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/topic/bodyimage
-Provides basic information on body image and how to develop
positive body image.
http://www.region.peel.on.ca/health/commhlth/bodyimg/media.htm
Provides information on the evolution of the ideal body in American
culture.
http://www.personalmd.com/news/n1115044352.shtml
Addresses reasons why Amish girls do not have as much of an
issue with body image as non Amish.
http://www.bodypositive.com/
Web site contains many resources addressing body image.
http://www.empoweredparents.com/pages/EmpoweredKidzHome.htm
-Web site for parents to help them teach acceptance of difference
in body sizes but also the importance of healthy eating habits.
http://www.something-fishy.org/reach/bodyimage.php
Provides suggestions on ways to develop positive body image.
http://www.eskimo.com/~largesse/INDD
/ - Interesting web site featuring information on International
no Diet Day along with suggested activities.
http://www.largesse.net/
- Fun web site providing lots of resources on building self-esteem
and body image.
http://www.tolerance.org/hidden_bias/test.html
The Teaching Tolerance web site where you can take tests to
see if you have any hidden biases related to body size.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/
- Provides the PBS NOVA program that addresses body image and
eating disorders. Excellent materials are available.
http://www.glnh.org/midwest.htm
-Web site provides support groups for GLBT and their allies
for the mid-west.
http://www.cincypride.com
- Information on the Cincinnati Pride organization.
http://www.primetimersww.org/columbusohpt
- Web site provides information and support for "the mature
gay man".
http://www.gfah.org/links.htm
- Provides information for gay husbands and fathers along with
a list of support networks.
http://usliberals.about.com/library/weekly/aa062401a.htm
- Excellent article on the historical importance of gay pride
and why it is not all about celebration.
http://www.rainbow-akron.com/rba-01.htm
- Web site contains abundance if information on GLBT issues
as well as support networks, restaurants, and other entertainment.
http://columbusoh.about.com/cs/gaylesbian/#m
- Listing of GLBT web sites for GLBT people and their allies
in Columbus.
http://www.safeschools-wa.org/RG-june=pridemonth.html
- Web site contains information on celebrating GLBT pride month
with youth.
http://www.matthewshepard.org
-Information on the Matthew Sheppard Foundation started by his
parents whose focus is helping teach people acceptance.
http://www.stonewallsociety.com
- Web site with lots of information on GLBT issues and concerns
as well as ideas on how to celebrate GLBT Pride month.
http://www.gaymuseum.org
- International Museum of Gay and Lesbian History
http://www.glbthistory.org
- GLBT Historical Society
http://www.mun.ca/the
- Web site for the Heterosexism Enquirer. A clearinghouse
for information on issues related to GLBT.
http://hcqsa.virtualave.net/phobia.html
- Site provides information on combating homophobia and heterosexism.
Also includes notes on famous Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual people.
http://www.gaymuseum.org
- The International Museum of Gay and Lesbian History. Provides
great resources.
http://www.glaad.org/org/index.html
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
http://www.stonewallsociety.com
- Discusses equality issues within the Gay community.
http://www.stonewall-columbus.org
- Stonewall Columbus provides resources and information
to all people about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
rights.
http://www.outproud.org
- Web site that supports GLBT youth.
http://www.youthresource.com
- Provides resources for young people and people who work
with them.
http://www.bidstrup.com/parents.htm
- Provides resources for parents of youth who are GLBT.
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Older
Americans
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http://www.aoa.gov/
-This site is the Department of Health and Human Services Administration
on Aging which provides a lot of useful information.
http://pml.suffolk.lib.ny.us/pmlmonthmay00.htm
Provides links to a variety of resources concerning older Americans.
http://www.agingstats.gov/chartbook2000/
Provides statistics on the aging population in our country.
http://www.omhrc.gov/healthgap/older_americans.htm
Provides information related to aging and health issues including
health care access.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/olderpersons/
This web site provides resources for older Americans from the
Food and Drug Administration.
http://www.state.sd.us/social/ASA/Funding/older.htm
-User friendly version of the Older Americans Act.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/old.htm
A food and nutrition guide for Older Americans.
http://www.preventdiabetes.com/resold.htm
Information for seniors on preventing diabetes.
http://agenet.agenet.com/?Url=link.asp?DOC/267
Resources on fitness and aging.
http://www.usc.edu/isd/archives/ethnicstudies/aging_
videos.html - Provides a list of videos that address
issues on aging and culture.
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Asian
American/
Pacific
Islander
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http://janet.org/janet_history/niiya_chron.html
-Web site contains a time line of Japanese American History.
http://www.cetel.org/timeline.html#1
Provides a detailed timeline on Asians in American.
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/curaaw/main.html#time
This is a very detailed time line of events chronicling the
history of Asian Americans in the United States.
http://www.icdri.org/api/asian_and_pacific_islander_disab.htm
This web site is focuses on Asian American Pacific Islanders
and disability awareness.
http://www.cetel.org/res.html#1
This excellent web site provides links to a variety of sources
on Asian American history and culture. http://www.fapac.org/f1/demographics.pdf
This is a document prepared by the US Environmental Protection
Agency and provides a great over view of demographic information
on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
http://www.alohaplentyhawaii.com/words.htm
Discusses the power of language for the Hawaiian culture.
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/asiabio.htm
Awesome site that contains biographical information on Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders who are making a difference
in the world.
http://www.coffeetimes.com/words.htm
This web site presents information on Hawaiian culture.
http://www.cetel.org/res.html#24
- Web site provides historical information on various Asian
cultural groups.
http://www.forreal.org/know/api.asp
- Provides information on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
http://jfg.girlscouts.org/Talk/whoami/Culture/AsiaPac/
AsiaPacMonth1.htm - This is the Girl Scouts of America
site addressing Asian American Pacific Islander month.
http://www.capaa.wa.gov/APAHM_ideas_.html
- Ideas on how to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander month.
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African-
American
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http://www.toptags.com/aama/index.htm
- Excellent web site on African American history. The site includes
trivia games, folk tales, as well as biographical information.
A site everyone should visit.
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/blackhis/
- Department of State's web site dedicated to African
American History. Provides great links to other web sites for
information.
http://www.familyfun.go.com/crafts/season/feature/famf0100africanhst/famf0100africanhst.html
- Web site provides very kid friendly activities and even a
recipe to help celebrate African American history month.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc3/yahooligans/bhm
- Another kid friendly web site with activities to help children
learn more about the contributions of African Americans throughout
history.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_sampler.html
- Web site provides a sample of topics related to African
American history ranging from black and white photos of the
Civil Rights Movement to segments from PBS documenting the history
of slavery in the United States.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/flipper/flipper.html
- Provides photos of Henry O. Flipper, the first Black Cadet
to graduate from West Point.
http://www.rose.net/flipper.htm
- Great site for military and history buffs.
http://www.qmfound.com/quartermaster_black_history_resources.htm
- Another web site that is very good for military and history
buffs. It looks at the accomplishments and contributions of
African Americans in the military.
http://www.oberlin.edu/~EOG/OYTT-images/JMLangston.html
- Presents information on John Mercer Langston who was the first
African American elected to public office.
http://www.naacp.org/past_future/naacptimeline.shtml
- Web site of the NAACP, which provides detailed history of
the multicultural and multi racial organization fighting for
equality.
http://www.chipublib.org/004chicago/timeline/dusable.html
- Chicago library web site with information on the early history
of Chicago.
http://www.toptags.com/aama/index.htm
- Excellent web site on African American history. The site includes
trivia games, folk tales, as well as biographical information.
A site everyone should visit.
http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/blackhis/
- Department of State's web site dedicated to African American
History. Provides great links to other web sites for information.
http://www.familyfun.go.com/crafts/season/feature/famf0100africanhst/
famf0100africanhst.html - Web site provides very kid
friendly activities and even a recipe to help celebrate African
American history month.
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc3/yahooligans/bhm
- Another kid friendly web site with activities to help children
learn more about the contributions of African Americans throughout
history.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_sampler.html-
Web site provides a sample of topics related to African American
history ranging from black and white photos of the Civil Rights
Movement to segments from PBS documenting the history of slavery
in the United States.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/flipper/flipper.html
-Provides photos of Henry O. Flipper, the first Black Cadet
to graduate from West Point.
http://www.rose.net/flipper.htm - Great site for military
and history buffs.
http://www.oberlin.edu/~EOG/OYTT-images/JMLangston.html
- Presents information on John Mercer Langston who was the first
African American elected to public office.
http://www.naacp.org/past_future/naacptimeline.shtml
- Web site of the NAACP, which provides detailed history of
the multicultural and multi racial organization fighting for
equality.
http://www.chipublib.org/004chicago/timeline/dusable.html
- Chicago library web site with information on the early history
of Chicago.
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Mental
Retardation
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http://www.thearc.org/faqs/qa-idea.html
- This web site explains the Individuals with Disabilities Act
and provides suggestions on Individualized Education Program.
http://odmrdd.state.oh.us/
- Direct link to the State of Ohio Department of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities where you can get
Ohio based resources.
http://www.thearc.org/education.html
- This is the web site of ARC, a national organization for
people with mental retardation and their families.
http://www.our-kids.org/
- Web site for and by people who have been impacted by mental
retardation providing excellent links to other sites.
http://www.mhsource.com/advocacy/observe.html
- This site is a calendar of the months and topics for each
month related to mental health.
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December
Holidays
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Hanukkah
http://www.chanukah.org/lights/storyIndex.html
http://www.ohr.org.il/special/chanukah/laws.htm
site includes many of the elements considered essential for
preparation and celebrating Hanukkah
http://www.theholidayspot.com/hanukkah/
a fun web site for children and adults all about Hanukkah.
http://www.hanukah.com/
-another informative site with history, recipes, and activities
Kwanzaa
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/
An informative site on the history of Kwanzaa and why it is
celebrated.
http://www.rats2u.com/christmas/kwanzaa_index.
htm#articles- This site provides many great resources
on the history as well as celebrations and recipes for this
holiday.
http://www.mindspring.net/community/featurepgs/
xmas98/
dec27/index.html- site provides a brief history as well
as links to other resources.
http://www.tike.com/celeb-kw.htm-
Site includes a guide on how to lead a Kwanzaa celebration as
well as suggestions for gifts.
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/holiday/pageant/
kwanzaa/intro.html- An interesting site with historical
information along with relevant information about foods associated
with the holiday. There are also recipes included.
Christmas
http://www.howstuffworks.com/christmas.htm-
Site provides information on the "basics" of Christmas.
http://www.the-north-pole.com/-
This site is a fun way to explore all aspects of Christmas,
including a section how Christmas is celebrated around the world.
http://www.christmascarnivals.com/-
This site provides a background on Christmas including traditions
and recipes.
http://www.christmas.com/worldview/
Site dedicated to discussing how Christmas is celebrated around
the world.
Miscellaneous
http://www.pcrm.org/health/Recipes/holiday_
recipes.html- site contains healthy recipes for a variety
of holidays.
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/holidays/
A nice web site that discusses Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas.
http://members.tripod.com/~Nancy_J/kwanzaa.htm-
A web site of recipes for Kwanzaa or any other day.
http://allrecipes.com/cb/w2m/seaspec/holiday/jewish/
han/default.asp - Site includes history of Hanukkah
as well as recipes for Hanukkah celebration meals.
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/kgk/1299/kgk
120499.html - More recipes for Hanukkah as well as some
interesting side information on the cultures of the Holy Land.
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New
Year
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Julian
and Gregorian Calendar
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_
gci212214,00.html
http://users.chariot.net.au/~gmarts/calfacts.htm
http://www.holy-trinity.org/modern/calen3.html
New
Year Celebrations Around the World
http://wilstar.net/holidays/newyear.htm
- This site provides a good history of New Year's celebrations.
http://www.zyworld.com/Pasargad/Noruz.htm
- Provides information on the Iranian New Year, "No Ruz".
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Juneteenth
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http://www.chumpchange.com/Juneteenth/History.htm
http://www.19thofjune.com
http://www.juneteenth.com/najl.htm
http://www.elecvillage.com/juneteen.htm
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/juneteenth.html
http://www.juneteenth.com/middlep.htm |
| World Religions |
Hinduism
http://www.indolink.com/Kidz/knowledge.htm
http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/hinduism/home_set.html
http://www.sanatansociety.org/hindu_gods_and_goddesses.htm
http://www.hindukids.org/
http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/schools1.htm
http://www.eprarthana.com/virtual/vpooja.asp
http://www.indiantemples.com/
Judaism
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~elsegal/TalmudPage.html
http://scheinerman.net/judaism/synagogue/torah.html
http://www.jewfaq.org/torah.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/worship/index.shtml
http://re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/gcsere/revision/judaism/jud2/page5.html
Buddhism
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/lifebuddha/index.htm
http://www.buddhanet.net/qanda.htm
http://www.vipassana.com/audio_files/index.php
http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/buddhist-art/index.htm
http://bul-weon.net/tongmyeong/
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