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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Alberta Law Foundation
The Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre is supported by a grant from the Alberta Law Foundation. The preparation of this project was made possible by a project grant from the Alberta Law Foundation.
Board of Directors of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
Edwin W. Webking, Chairperson; Janet Keeping, Treasurer; Doreen Barrie; Gary Dickson; Michael Greene; Michael Wylie; Patricia Hughes; and Irene McConnell.
Principal Researcher and Writer
Sandra Smyth, B.Ed., Cert. ESL, B.A. (LWSO), Law Student.
Editor
Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., LL.B., LL.M., Executive Director.
Project Management
Francie Frank, B.A., Cert. Ed., Administrator.
Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., LL.B., LL.M., Executive Director.
The Research Centre appreciates the volunteer contributions of:
Tracy Arnell, volunteer.
FOREWORD
This file contains information about web sites that we consider useful for teachers and other educators who want to teach social responsibility. By including a web site in our bibliography, we are not making any guarantee that it will be useful for a particular purpose. We also note that web site content can change rather quickly. So, as with all resources used by educators, we cannot presume to know whether it will meet their particular needs.
All of the web sites in this resource are hot-linked to the internet and you should be able to link to the website directly from our resource.
We welcome feedback on this and on the resources in this file.
Linda McKay-Panos
Executive Director
May 2003
ANNOTATIONS
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CLASSROOM FRIENDLY. These sites are written in appropriate language and contain content suitable for the grade levels indicated. Typically, there will be colorful visuals and some interactive opportunities. |
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HANDS-ON. These sites contain ideas that you can use directly in your teaching; for example, lesson plans, activities, quizzes or role-plays. |
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FREE RESOURCES. There are free materials available. Turn around time has been quite prompt and most can be ordered by email. Bookmarks, posters, pamphlets, stickers, lesson-plans and games are typical examples. |
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BACKGROUND SUPPLIED. In addition to student materials, these sites provide more in-depth information for the teacher. They might also be useful for higher grades research topics. |
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STUDENT ACCESSIBLE. These sites are either suitable for the student to interact independently or have links to specific youth related activities. Some are chat rooms; others are directed games or scenario investigation. |
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POSITIVE FORMAT. The language is inclusive and politically correct. Visuals are bright and aesthetically pleasing. Some have upbeat music. There is no gender or racial bias, etc. |
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RESOURCE BOX. There is a sample from this website included in your resource box. |
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DOWNLOAD OR PHOTOCOPIES. These sites specifically encourage downloading or copying their materials for classroom use. |
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TRANSFERABLE. Many subjects and grade levels could be enhanced with the materials on these sites. |
| EFFECTIVENESS RATING. 5 to 1 scale. 5 is Excellent and 1 is Marginal. |
Website: http://web.uvic.ca/iicrd/
Name of Organization: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CHILD RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT
Content Description: This website has an aboriginal focus, but addresses all rights of the child issues. There are some manuals for downloading and others which may be purchased for essentially the cost of handling. The graphics are eye-catching and very appealing. The Guiding Spirit program for training youth workers is also described.
Grade Range: 7 - 12
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Effectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.acjnet.org
Name of Organization: ACCESS TO JUSTICE NETWORK
Content Description: Many good resources! This site covers a broad range of legal issues and information about participatory citizenship, for example: censorship, rights, privacy, freedom of speech. There are links to other related sites as well as access to statutes, an explanation of the court system and information about education and careers in law. There are teaching modules geared to grades 8-12 which can be downloaded. SEE THIS ONE!
Grade Range: 8 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5 The teaching modules are particularly good.
Website: www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca
Name of Organization: ALBERTA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Content Description: This is an excellent resource covering a broad range of topics, including: Behavior, Self-esteem, Multiculturalism, Peace, Disabilities, Racism, Sexual Orientation and Employment issues. There are a number of free items in different formats but the main focus is annotated bibliographies of fiction and non-fiction resources, written, audio and video. There are also role-plays, information on presentations and displays and a tie in to the Alberta curriculum. The content covered is readily transferable to a broad range of subject areas and grade levels. Lots of freebies!
A MUST SEE!
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.arch-ed.org
Name of Organization: ACTION ON RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN
Content Description: ARCH, from the UK, supports the rights of children to have their views on educational issues which affect them considered within the family, within schools and at the national level in future planning and decision-making. The website provides a bibliography of reading materials, opportunities to join organizations relating to children’s rights and links to other related websites.
Grade Range: Indeterminate
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Website: www.amnesty.org
Name of Organization: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Content Description: AI’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of our work to promote all human rights.
The website contains mostly background information or a starting point for higher grades. It covers such topics as Women’s Rights, Peace Keeping Organizations, Prevention of Torture and Disappearances. It contains a bazaar of publications about a host of international situations; available from England.
A source for the International Declaration of Human Rights online.
Grade Range: 7 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.johnhumphreycentre.org
Name of Organization: JOHN HUMPHREY CENTRE
Content Description: The John Humphrey Centre’s vision is that “the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a vital part of the life and consciousness of every human being, within a civil and peaceable world where in human dignity, equality, and justice reign”, and their mission is “to make the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights an essential part of every educational endeavour in the world.”
The website describes a human rights teaching resource designed to supplement Social Studies 10, 20, 30 and Grade 9, but doesn’t appear to be available online. It also mentions a summer camp manual which can be adapted for classroom use. John Humphrey sponsors poster/essay contest for elementary through high school. Links are provided to related sites.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.rightsofchildren.ca/
Name of Organization: CANADIAN COALITION for the RIGHTS of CHILDREN
Content Description: An excellent website which provides booklets designed for educators to download. Topics covered are Justice, Childcare, Education, Healthcare, Protection, Recreation and Justice. Each contains background information and a Quiz. There are links to classroom activities, videos to order and a Youth Zone.
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.chrc-ccdp.ca
Name of Organization: CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Content Description: The primary focus of this website is employment equity and non-discrimination in the workplace. There are guides primarily aimed at employers to assist in accommodations for race, ethnicity and disabilities. There are also materials aimed at teaching individuals about their employment rights. While not specifically geared to classroom use, these resources could serve as good background or research materials. Most are downloadable. There are pamphlets, posters and videos (for loan), as well as guides to the Employment Equity Act and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Grade Range: 9 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.pch.gc.ca
Name of Organization: CANADA HERITAGE
Content Description: Canadian Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians.
An absolute must website to become familiar with!! The subject matter of this site is laid out in an A - Z index of almost anything Canadian that you can imagine; it includes and goes well beyond the scope of our investigation. For example, EDCAction gives a province by province overview of integration of media awareness into the school curriculum and an historical to contemporary look at medicine’s interaction with society.
SEE HERE FIRST!
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.sportsengland.org/
Name of Organization: SPORT ENGLAND
Content Description: This website contains useful information about research in general and specifically about current sensitive topics like child abuse and protection in sport. It also provides downloadable resources pertaining to protecting children and disabled persons engaged to sporting activities.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.hri.ca
Name of Organization: HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNET
Content Description: The resources on this site would be mostly useful for background or research materials. There is good international and Canadian coverage of most of the topics we are interested in, but no adaptation to classroom use.
Grade Range: Adult
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 1
Website: www.gendermosaic.ca/
Name of Organization: GENDER MOSAIC
Content Description: This website is set up to provide helpful information for transsexuals, but is more social than educational. However, there is a lending library of print and video resources, some geared toward children, and lists of support groups and a newsletter.
Grade Range: Difficult to gauge without seeing materials.
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 1
Website: www.talk-helps.com
Name of Organization: TALK HELPS
Content Description: This is a child-centered, interactive site that helps kids make choices about what to do when faced with bullying behaviour. It is colourful and filled with cartoon drawings and good advice, but in language more advanced than the pictures would suggest. The grown-up section contains sites to several other related sites.
Grade Range: 3 - 7
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.bullying.org
Name of Organization: BULLYING. ORG
Content Description: This site is a compilation of user submissions accompanied by a waiver as to their suitability. Access to actual submissions is difficult. Bullying.org is dedicated to increasing the awareness of, and the problems associated with, bullying and to preventing, resolving and eliminating bullying in society.
Grade Range: unknown
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Effectiveness Rating: 1
Website: www.cyberwise.gc.ca
Name of Organization: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: Illegal and Offensive Content on the Internet
Content Description: This site presents an overview and catalogue of organizations dedicated to providing users, including children, to safe access to the internet.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.simulations.com
Name of Organization: EDUCATIONAL SIMULATIONS
Content Description: This is an American site that provides a rubric for evaluating websites and comparing them to State curricula. It may be useful as a general purpose tool, but as yet, is incomplete and may not work for Canadian applications.
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Effectiveness Rating: ?
Website: www.elections.ca
Name of Organization: ELECTIONS CANADA
Content Description: This is a really useful site for teaching participatory citizenship. Included are frequently asked questions about electoral districts, representatives and upcoming elections. There is a special youth link which offers lots of helpful kits to download. There’s also an interactive game to test your knowledge of Canada’s electoral system.
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.hrea.org
Name of Organization: HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Content Description: “Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is an international non-governmental organization that supports human rights learning; the training of activists and professionals; the development of educational materials and programming; and community-building through on-line technologies. HREA is dedicated to quality education and training to promote understanding, attitudes and actions to protect human rights, and to foster the development of peaceable, free and just communities.”
This site offers one hour long tutorials and more concise study guides on Refugees, Sexual Orientation, International Humanitarian Law, Crimes Against Humanity, etc.. They offer a number of publications to order on-line.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Name of Organization: NATIONAL CLEARING HOUSE ON FAMILY VIOLENCE
Content Description: This site is highly information based; there are several studies and statistical surveys as well as academically structured documents. It includes a forty-six page catalogue of free fact sheets, pamphlets and books to order. There is also a bibliography of videos. Some of the materials are specifically targeted to children. Materials took about one month to arrive after an email order, but were well worth the wait.
Grade Range: 5 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.march21.com
Name of Organization: RACISM! STOP IT!
Content Description: This is definitely a youth oriented website. It features a National Video Competition for 12 to 18 year olds and a host of free promotional materials. They responded promptly and are happy to be contacted by phone 1-888-MARCH21.
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.cyberbullying.ca
Name of Organization: INUKSHUK.COM
Content Description: Helpful tips about internet use and statistics about international cybertechnology use are the highlights of this site along with links to related sites.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.unac.org
Name of Organization: UNITED NATIONS IN CANADA
Content Description: This site contains a series of links to a broad range of topics including starvation, terrorism, refugees, and human rights worldwide. There are quizzes, essays and interactive opportunities. Fifteen different curriculum areas feature a range of different formats including many links to other educational sites.
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.unicef.org/young
Name of Organization: UNICEF
Content Description: This is a great interactive site for students to enjoy on their own. There are many games, quizzes, photo-essays and discussion groups. The format has strong visual appeal and is user friendly.
Grade Range: K - 9
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.unhchr.ch
Name of Organization: UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Content Description: “The goal of the Publications Programme of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is to raise awareness of human rights and fundamental freedoms and to publicize ways of promoting and protecting them at the international level. ” There is valuable background material for teachers as well as booklets containing practical activities for primary and secondary levels, including role-plays, games and classroom assignments.
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.freethechildren.org
Name of Organization: FREE THE CHILDREN
Content Description: "Free the Children is an international network of children helping children through representation, leadership and action."
This site is not so much educational material as an opportunity for kids to get involved in helping others worldwide. It provides ideas for global participation.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.crr.ca
Name of Organization: CANADIAN RACE RELATIONS FOUNDATION
Content Description: This site contains a black Canadians quiz, PDF files on hate crime, aboriginal issues, racism and Japanese Canadians among others. It provides a link to E-RACE IT, a website for youth with information on history, family, education, employment, law and the media.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.ypp.net
Name of Organization: YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRESS
Content Description: This is an on-line young people’s magazine which contains articles on a wide range of topics, discussion groups and links to other related sites. It’s graphics and sound effects are definitely youth oriented.
Grade Range: 6 - 10
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.cic.gc.ca
Name of Organization: CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CANADA
Content Description: This website as a whole is focused on immigrants either seeking entry to Canada or services once here, but the link to ‘Welcome Home’ is a gateway to some really great elementary resources. There is a contest for a Host Program to make new Canadians feel at home and a scrapbook of stories by new Canadians in Calgary called “The Book of Canadians by Choice”. There are also many good background government publications on citizenship, immigration, refugees and hate crimes.
Grade Range: 2 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.ccppcj.ca
Name of Organization: CANADIAN COURT CHALLENGES PROGRAM
Content Description: “The Court Challenges Program of Canada is a national non-profit organization … set up to provide financial assistance for important court cases that advance language and equality rights guaranteed under Canada's Constitution.”
This is a good starting point for information on a broad range of controversial topics, like colour, race, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation. The ‘Library’ has Canadian links to organizations related to the topics, and ‘Law Talk’ provides an opportunity to submit opinions on current legal issues.
Grade Range: 8 - 12
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Effectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.teencentral.net
Name of Organization: KIDS PEACE
Content Description: An interactive site designed especially for teens, this site has a number of means of exploring many growing up problems. There is a chat room, a help-line and stories about celebrities who have overcome selected challenges.
Grade Range: 7 - 10
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.amazon.com
Name of Organization: AMAZON.COM
Content Description: This is essentially an on-line bookstore where resources on any number of topics can be purchased. Not restricted to educational materials.
Grade Range: K - 12 and beyond
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.bullybeware.com
Name of Organization: BULLY B’WARE PRODUCTIONS
Content Description: This is a very interesting site providing information about the impact of bullying, particularly in schools, and the sad results of victims pushed to retaliation. There is a list of materials that can be ordered and access to information for organizing one-half day community workshops for educators.
Grade Range: Adult
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/triangle
Name of Organization: TRIANGLE SCHOOL
Content Description: This is a really colourful, high energy website describing an alternative program for lesbigay and transgender individuals. There are curriculum ideas and examples of student writing
Grade Range: 9 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.egale.ca
Name of Organization: EGALE CANADA
Content Description: “EGALE advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, and their families, across Canada.” A good source of very current materials relating to legal issues arising out of the homosexual quest for equality: press releases, excerpts from trial transcripts and judgments. Good research material.
Grade Range: 9 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.lambdalegal.org/
Name of Organization: LAMBDA
Content Description: The following quota is essentially the mission statement for Lambda. “Lambda Legal defends free speech in schools and supports pro-gay students and teachers who are the targets of harassment and violence. We also work to educate public policy makers at federal, state, and local levels.” Although this is an American site, it contains some good background information on legal issues related to young people and anti-gay behaviour in schools.
Grade Range: 9 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.umd.umich.edu/safe/
Name of Organization: SAFE ON CAMPUS
Content Description: Sponsored by a group at Western Michigan University, this is an organization for hetrosexuals who which to act as a support group for lesbians, gays and bi-sexuals. Included are tips on setting up such a group, a bibliography of selected articles and books on homosexual issues and a resource book of frequently asked questions and concerns. This is a highly text based website aimed at the college level.
Grade Range: 10 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.apa.org/pi/lgbc/publications
Name of Organization: JUST THE FACTS: ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND YOUTH
Content Description: This website is primarily test aimed at educators rather than students. It is put together by a number of educational, medical and psychological organizations in the US.
Grade Range: Teachers
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 1
Website: www.teachers.ab.ca/Issues+In+Education/Diversity+and+Human+Rights/
Name of Organization: ALBERTA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Content Description: This is a must visit website! It contains geographically and temporally relevant information on aboriginal education, anti-racism, human rights and sexual orientation. There are government studies on aboriginal issues in pdf format for downloading; links to resources on anti-racism, i.e. videos and contests, and links to websites focusing on sexuality issues, including support groups throughout the province and beyond. There is also a link to Youth 4 Youth which is an interactive site for teen related issues. A MUST SEE!
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.galebc.org/
Name of Organization: GAY AND LESBIAN EDUCATORS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Content Description: This is a great website! It has elementary school graphics with a teacher theme and is very refreshing. The content covers both educational and legal approaches. There is a lesson plan exchange in both Word and pdf files, an excellent list of related websites, and bibliographies of non-fiction, fiction print materials and videos with comprehensive reviews.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.siecus.org/pubs/fact
Name of Organization: SIECUS
Content Description: “The Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Grades K through 12 are a framework designed to promote and facilitate the development of comprehensive sexuality education programs nationwide. This includes curricula, textbooks, and programs as well as evaluations of existing programs.” This is an American website with links to related sites including youth oriented ones. There are some friendly pdf files about talking to parents and caregivers about sexuality.
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.safeschoolscoalition.org/
Name of Organization: THE SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION
Content Description: This is a US site with descriptions of resources, some with hot links. The subject matter includes anti-racism and multicultural education, but is mostly about sexual orientation. Some materials may be ordered.
Grade Range: K – 12 are listed but no samples to view.
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Website: http://www.hrw.org/reports/2001/uslgbt/toc.htm
Name of Organization: HATRED IN THE HALLWAYS
Content Description: This website contains a comprehensive on-line report on the “Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Students in US Schools.” Included are a number of personal testimonials from students. This site is a subset of Human Rights Watch which covers a broad range of topics.
Grade Range: 8 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.sesameworkshop.org
Name of Organization: SESAME STREET WORKSHOP
Content Description: This particular workshop was set up in response to the American/ Iraq war, but provides commonsense advice about addressing children’s fears in general. It contains a list of fiction for younger children and links to helping agencies like the Salvation Army and Red Cross where kids can get involved.
Grade Range: 2 - 11
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.nihewan.org/
Name of Organization: NIHEWAN FOUNDATION
Content Description: “The Nihewan Foundation for Native American Education is a small private non-profit foundation dedicated improving the education of and about Native American people and cultures. Nihewan’s focus is to help Native American students to participate in learning, while also helping people of all backgrounds learn about Native American culture.” Core curriculum resources, including a science CD can be purchased from the Cradleboard Teaching Project. A few extras are printable free, mostly about indigenous foods and cultural practices.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: http://helping.apa.org
Name of Organization: AMERICAN PSYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Content Description: This site offers a series of free brochures discussing war and violence in addition to other stressful topics. Although American, it didn’t look like there were restrictions on who could order, but multiple copies require shipping and handling.
Grade Range: 9 – 12 and adults
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.cradleboard.org/2000/cd.html
Name of Organization: CRADLEBOARD TEACHING PROJECT
Content Description: This looks like great materials for Native American resources, but is linked to specific tribes so may require some translation to Canadian equivalents. There are samples of social studies and science materials which look excellent but are only available to subscribers to the project or for purchase.
Grade Range: 5 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.un.org./Pubs?CyberSchoolBus
Name of Organization: UNITED NATIONS
Content Description: There are great interactive games and quizzes for individual student participation on this site and links back to the general UN page which has a host of background information. There are some interesting comparative statistics about technology, environment, economy, etc. worldwide. Also allows for telephone contact @ 1-800-553-3210. There are ideas for creating a model UN and other peace related projects.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: http://members.aol.com/pforpeace
Name of Organization: PEOPLE 4 PEACE
Content Description: This site has many, many interactive picture books
for elementary students, lots of music and other youth related activities. Great
hands-on stuff!!
Grade Range: 3 - 9
Symbols: Legend
Effectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.idealist.org
Name of Organization: ACTION WITHOUT BORDERS
Content Description: The idea list is an opportunity for young people to share ideas with others all over the world and learn about organizations started by kids for kids. This site really promotes volunteerism and has links to many of the sites included in this bibliography. It’s a great starting place.
Grade Range: 1 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.fp.ucalgary.ca/positivespace
Name of Organization: POSITIVE SPACE: U of C
Content Description: This is an on-campus organization for raising awareness of sexual and gender diversity. There is a list of films, definitions, a calendar of international events and some freebies available by email.
Grade Range: 10 - Adult
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.unicef.ca
Name of Organization: UNICEF CANADA
Content Description: This is a starting point for many international activities and learning opportunities; there is a current focus on Iraqi children. There is a teacher’s section which provides an online discussion section, an opportunity, complete with lesson plans, to participate in a worldwide learning event, and much more third world awareness material.
Grade Range: 6 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.abilities.ca
Name of Organization: ABILITIES
Content Description: This site is based on a great magazine for persons with disabilities. It covers everything from education, employment, health, housing, to law and social policy. There is a youth section that includes an affordable offer to purchase “On My Own,” a book about making the transition to living alone. The format is not specifically geared to educators or to children but is very positive. There are several links to related sites.
Grade Range: 8 - 12 and Adults
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.parl.gc.ca/disability
Name of Organization: GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: Sub-Committee on the Status of Persons with Disability
Content Description: This is essentially background information, but may also be useful for high school students who are interested in being proactive about their futures or who are doing research in the area.
Grade Range: 9 - 12 and Adults
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.disabilityhistory.org/
Name of Organization: DISABILITY SOCIAL HISTORY PROJECT
Content Description: This site traces disabled activists over time and examines the history and culture of oppression and struggle for freedom associated with disability. There are interesting biographies and some lesson plans. Although the content is primarily American, there are some good staring points and parallels.
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu
Name of Organization: TEACHER LINK, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Content Description: Although this is an American site, there is the potential for much overlap and many, many good ideas. For example, there is a Grade 1 “Community Helpers” unit which talks about firefighters, dentists and police officers. There are many free teacher units, lesson plans, and worksheets in addition to annotated links to resources on-line. Wide range of subjects.
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.bccla.org/citizenship
Name of Organization: BRITISH COLUMBIA CIVIL LIBERTIES ASSOCIATION
Content Description: “The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is the oldest and most active civil liberties group in Canada. We are a group of citizens who volunteer our energy and talents to fulfill our mandate: to preserve, defend, maintain and extend civil liberties and human rights in British Columbia and across Canada.” The website contains a host of really good teaching resources, from whole modules to individual lesson plans and most are pdf files. A MUST SEE.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.tolerance-net.org
Name of Organization: INTERNATIONAL TOLERANCE NETWORK
Content Description: The scope of this site is vast, virtually all countries of the world, but the material is very dense. It is virtually all print only and much at a highly academic level. It has good background material if one is searching for a specific country.
Grade Range: Adult
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.adl.org
Name of Organization: ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
Content Description: This site contains a catalogue of very interesting, from the outside, resources reasonably priced, but American so the availability may be an issue. There are very current materials on anti-violence and hate literature.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.hrusa.org
Name of Organization: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA: HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCE CENTER
Content Description: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA: HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCE CENTER L67
CONTENT DESCRIPTION: The is a wide variety of resources on this site many of which are downloadable . There are modules on human and children’s rights, sexual diversity, economic and social justice, etc.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.equalopportunity.on.ca
Name of Organization: PATHS TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Content Description: Sponsored by the Ontario government, this site has many good links and resources for creating awareness of racial, disability and cultural disparity of services and other opportunities. There is a section on how to deal with the aftermath of 9-11 and other mega-disasters.
Grade Range: 4 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.cbc.ca/kids
Name of Organization: CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Content Description: This site is not specifically designed for addressing social responsibility issues, but it demonstrates the CBC approach to life in general, so an example of politically correct media. It is designed for children and is very user friendly and accessible. It also introduces a new Wednesday morning television show for young kids.
Grade Range: K - 9
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Website: www.ccsd.ca
Name of Organization: CANADIAN COUNCIL ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Content Description: There are a host of different resources here; background government documents, online articles from their “Perception” magazine, and a catalogue of reasonably priced resources. There is also a link to “Invest in Kids: We Recommend”, a list of recommended videos, books, and TV shows and an opportunity for your input.
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.civilization.ca
Name of Organization: CANADIAN MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION
Content Description: This site features many of the displays found in the Museum of Civilization; there is an aboriginal section, virtual tours for kids, and the Oracle collection of resources for educators in the areas of history, ethnology, archaeology and traditional culture.
Grade Range: 3 - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.plan.ca
Name of Organization: PLANNED LIFETIME ADVOCACY NETWORK
Content Description: This is a B.C. site, so some of the resources mentioned may not be available in Alberta, but the online advice for daily living with disability is valuable. “Spinoza – the Bear who Speaks from the Heart”, a therapeutic talking bear may be a good project for elementary schools to get involved with. Good background resource.
Grade Range: 3 - 6
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 2
Website: www.naarr.org
Name of Organization: NORTHERN ALBERTA ALLIANCE ON RACE RELATIONS
Content Description: Agency dedicated to fostering racial harmony and social justice through education, intervention and community support. Contains teacher and classroom resources on anti-racism and related education. See also new resource on racism education: Cultural Crossroads Catalogue.
Grade Range: K to 12
Symbols: Legend
Effectiveness Rating: 5
Website: www.kidscom.com
Name of Organization: KIDS COM
Content Description: This is an interactive site specially designed for kids; there is some legal information about advertising in the media and a host of games.
Grade Range: 4 - 8
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 1
Website: www.talkingwithkids.org
Name of Organization: TALK WITH YOUR KIDS
Content Description: This site is designed to help parents talk to their kids about tough issues. It is American, but there are pdf booklets about violence, drugs, sex, and AIDS as well as suggestions for discussing 9-11 and Iraq.
Grade Range: 3 - 9
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 3
Website: www.esrnational.org
Name of Organization: EDUCATORS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Content Description: This is a site designed for American educators which includes lesson plans and discussion outlines for teaching about world events and crisis. There is also a catalogue of resources.
Grade Range: K - 12
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LegendEffectiveness Rating: 4
Website: www.aclrc.com
Name of Organization: ALBERTA CIVIL LIBERTIES RESEARCH CENTRE
Content Description: Includes downloadable publications, interactive forum, and some lesson plans on civil liberties and human rights issues.
Grade Range: 5 and up
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