This electronic textbook has been created to be used as a resource for
educators, mainly involved with kindergarten through sixth-grade students, who
are interested in teaching and celebrating cultural diversity in their
classrooms.

        The following hyperlinks contain valuable ideas for resources to be used in
the classroom for teaching cultural diversity:

 <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/lebragg/index.html">L.E. Bragg</A>   This
website showcases literary works by author L. E. Bragg which
 feature the cultural diversity found in the Pacific Northwest.

 <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6596/">BROWNIE's CYBERDEN
</A>    This fun, interactive site is especially meant for elementary school
children to access.  They learn about "Brownie," a golden retriever who tells
students about the Spanish traditions of Mallorca, an island located in the
Mediterrean Sea.

Here are three websites that set up the opportunity (for students and
teachers) to connect with penpals in many different countries:

 <A HREF="http://209.116.148.88/aae/">Welome to All About Education - A place
to fi...</A>

 <A HREF="http://www.epals.com/">ePALS Classroom Exchange - Keypals search
engine</A>

 <A HREF="http://infotreks.com/penpals.html">Best Pen Pal Places @ InfoTreks
</A>

 <A HREF="http://www.envirolink.org/oneworld/focus/deserts/index.html">
OneWorld Magazine: Deserts</A>  This site explores the diversity of people
across the world who dwell in desert lands.  The common ground among all the
people of different backgrounds is the desert environment in which they live.

 <A HREF="http://www.asianconnect.com/asianvillage/">Asian Village Home Page
</A>   This location features aspects of Asian cultures.
 

<A HREF="http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Holidays_and_Observances/Chi
ldren_s_Days/">Yahoo! Society and Culture:Holidays and Obser...</A>   This
site takes a look at how "Childrens' Days" are celebrated around the world.  A
great way to tie in to a special celebration of a "Childrens' Day" in any
classroom.
 

<A HREF="http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/Iceland/Society_and_Culture/C
ultures_and_Groups/Children/">Yahoo! Regional:Countries:Iceland:Society and...
</A>    Traditional cultural traditions observed in Iceland are explored.

 <A HREF="http://www.iaafestival.com/">INDEX</A>  This site explores
traditional African arts and festivals and even features an audio segment on
African "talking drums."

 <A HREF="http://www.prfdance.org/">Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance</A>   This
website features traditional folklore and dance from the Puerto Rican culture.
Some of the dances are suitable for teaching to elementary school children
during gym class or in preparation for a school assembly highlighting Puerto
Rican traditions.

 <A HREF="http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/indnorth.htm">Eastern Woodland
Indians : Northeastern India...</A> This site lists and explores literature of
the Native American, suitable for reading and discussing with elementary
school children.

 <A HREF="http://www.wisdomkeepers.org/">Wisdom Keepers, Inc.</A>   Visit this
site to learn how to preserve Native American Culture through education.

 <A HREF="http://www.chcp.org/">Chinese Historical and Cultural Project</A>
This site offers information on how to apply for grants that provide funding
for education on Chinese history and culture.  Also included is information on
traditional Chinese childrens' games.

 <A HREF="http://www.melanet.com/kwanzaa/"> The Seven Principles</A>
This is a great source of information on how to incorporate the African-
American celebration of "Kwanzaa" into traditional winter holidays already
celebrated in most elementary-school classrooms.

 <A HREF="http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org ">Cottonwood Foundation</A>
This foundation gives grants out for projects that promote cultural diversity.
Lots of information on applying for these grants is found here.

Here are two sites that discuss training for educators/health care providers
in the area of appreciating/celebrating diversity in your school community
(from the adult point of view):

 <A HREF="http://www.nmci.org/nmci/">National MultiCultural Institute</A>
and

<A HREF="http://www.jamardaresources.com/">Cultural Diversity in Health Care -
JAMARDA

</A>The following sites discuss model schools which were founded on the
principle of a diverse student body:

 <A HREF="http://www.crossroads.st-louis.mo.us/">Crossroads School in St.
Louis, Missouri</A>  and

 <A HREF="http://nisus.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch670/lakeshorehome.htm">
Lakeshore Home Page</A>

The final two sites provide excellent background information on appreciating
cultural diversity of children and should be required reading for all
educators:

 <A HREF="aol://4344:1723.schdiv.14714253.592145627">Diversity in Schools</A>
and

 <A HREF="http://familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,3-1530,00.html">Raising
Our Children Free of Prejudice</A> .