Background, Shareable and Activities
In addition to the amazing websites listed on your syllabus, consider these resources.
- Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural AmericaAvailable online. Published 2014. Statistics dated, but historical and cultural information still relevant.
- K-12 ResourcesMost of these databases geared towards younger students are provided to libraries across the state of South Carolina through DISCUS.
- South Carolina Digital Library (SCDL)This free resource combines collections from libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage institutions across the state to promote South Carolina’s cultural and historical resources. Of interest to you, African Americans, Civil Rights and Native American topics.
A Kid's Guide to . . . HistoryOnline books with activities for African American, Arab American, Asian American, Latino and Native American history.
Venture into Cultures2001. Recommends children's books with some program ideas for libraries, but could use in the classroom. Chapters include Africa, Caribbean, India, Jewish-American, Korea, Latino Culture, Middle East, Native American Culture, Russia.
