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Differences across the curriculum: Part 1
Part of a set of lessons offering an integrated approach to exploring diversity with eighth graders, this lesson serves as a pre-reading activity for the drama version of "The Diary of Anne Frank." Students will learn how diversity creates bias which leads to conflict, where students confront their bias and practice tolerance.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Lynn Carter.
Interpreting Diaries of the American South
Students will read diaries of individuals who lived in the American South from 1865-1917. After reading these diaries the students will use a visual means of displaying their interpretation. Visual presentations will be one of the following: shadow box, poster, PowerPoint using drawings done by the student, brochure, or presenting an item that would have been used during the time that their diary was written.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts)
By Rhonda Sneeden.
Differences across the curriculum: Part 2
This set of lessons can be used with "Differences across the curriculum: Part 1" as an integrated approach to exploring diversity with eighth graders. The unit will revolve around the use of the drama version of "The Diary of Anne Frank." Students will learn how diversity creates bias, which leads to conflict, where students confront their bias and practice tolerance. These parts reflect the four core curricula in an interwoven approach to teaching students to confront their biases, learn tolerance, and infer the impact of these on today's society. This activity, Part 2, is meant to augment the pre-reading activities completed in Part 1 in a Social Studies class.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts)
By Lynn Carter.
Stories from the Holocaust
This lesson is designed to supplement a study of World War II. Students will read first hand accounts of individuals who escaped Nazi persecution and eventually settled in Asheville, North Carolina. This lesson may be used as an 8th grade Social Studies or English project(It could also be used as an integrated project), 10th grade English, or 11th grade US History. This lesson uses the NCEcho portal to access the material.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Billie Clemens.
Respecting differences
This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Development, Guidance, and Theater Arts Education)
By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.

Resources on the web

Guide for Anne Frank and Second World War
Learn about Anne Frank's life, World War II, and create a project using the guide. (Learn more)
Format: website/activity
Provided by: The Anne Frank House
Anne Frank Guide
Comprehensive guide focused on Anne Frank, her family, and the Holocaust. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: Anne Frank House
Anne Frank the Writer
Explore an exhibition of primary sources, original manuscripts, interviews, and photographs that that examine Anne Frank as a writer. (Learn more)
Format: website/general
Provided by: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum