Multicultural Art Activities Kit

A complete multicultural art activities program to introduce grades 5-12 to the art styles and customs of more than 35 cultures around the world, this spiral-bound book helps young adults develop respect for all people. Nearly 200 drawings, photos, and color prints are included from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada, and Latin America.

Generate interest in multicultural studies by making Akuaba dolls, learning the art of quilling, designing Islamic Spanish tiles, and more! Background information, illustrated directions, and patterns are provided for more than 40 art projects from various cultures.

This book provides a discussion of multiculturalism from a global perspective. It progresses from a discussion of the ideological and philosophical arguments for multiculturalism through its political, public policy, and socio-economic dimensions. Multicultural practices from Canada, Germany, India, Israel, Nigeria, Rwanda, the United Kingdom, and the United States are discussed. The response to multiculturalism differs from one country to the other and is influenced by the political context, rules of immigration, colonial legacy, domestic institutional structures, and pressure from interest groups. Because multiculturalism is a contentious issue as groups vie for limited resources, the debate on multiculturalism will be a heated one. Governments can facilitate the process by creating an environment that enables the exchange of ideas without conflict and antagonism.

These practical and useful lesson plans promote teaching information and computer skills as an integral part of the middle school curriculum. Emphasizing the vital role shared by media specialists, teachers, and administrators in connecting students to the Information Superhighway, this new edition contains current goals, terminology, learning strategies, and resources that encompass the Information Age.