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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story Of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Jordyn Rizzo Jul 2022

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story Of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Jordyn Rizzo

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

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Be Who You Are, Brittany Watley Nov 2021

Be Who You Are, Brittany Watley

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

The students will understand that everyone is unique and that they should embrace who they are and everything that makes them special; as well as the differences of everyone around them. The students will write about what makes them different and create a new book cover and title page illustrating what they wrote about. The students will demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of print by identifying parts of a book. The students will identify the topic and multiple details in the text “Be Who You Are” by Todd Parr. The students will create and share personal book creations with others …


Jack (Not Jackie), Tabitha Cochenour Aug 2021

Jack (Not Jackie), Tabitha Cochenour

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

The students will understand that everyone is different and it is important to embrace and support everyone’s differences. ● Students will be able to begin describing the characters, settings, and major events in Jack (Not Jackie) using key details from the text. ● The students will work towards understanding and acceptance of individuals. ● Students will be able to participate in respectful collaborative conversations with diverse partners while respectfully responding to comments, asking questions and clearing up confusion on certain texts, and listening intently as others speak.


All Are Welcome, Amanda Van Vliet Mar 2021

All Are Welcome, Amanda Van Vliet

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

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A Day In The Life Of Marlon Bundo, Marysia Chludzinski Jul 2020

A Day In The Life Of Marlon Bundo, Marysia Chludzinski

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

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10,000 Dresses, Amy Gavitt Apr 2020

10,000 Dresses, Amy Gavitt

Diverse Families Bookshelf Lesson Plans and Activities

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Postsecondary Students’ Perceptions Toward Accepting And Understanding Biological Evolution: A Qualitative Metasynthesis, Erin Childress May 2019

Postsecondary Students’ Perceptions Toward Accepting And Understanding Biological Evolution: A Qualitative Metasynthesis, Erin Childress

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative meta-synthesis is the exploration and analysis of postsecondary students’ perceptions towards accepting and understanding evolution. Evolution as a process and theory is a foundation for understanding the biological sciences. Within the scientific and educational communities, evolution is a central theme tying the fabric of the biological sciences together. A three-tiered analysis was used to determine postsecondary students’ perceptions towards accepting and understanding evolution. This meta-synthesis analysis was guided by the following research questions: (1) What perceived conflicts do post-secondary students face when learning about evolution? and (2) Based on post-secondary students’ perspectives, how do personal …


Breathe To Understand, Maxine Swisa Jan 2015

Breathe To Understand, Maxine Swisa

MA TESOL Collection

BREATHE is an acronym for Breathe, Reflect, Empathize, Accept, Thank, Hearten, Engage. The addition of Understand allows for a holistic approach to living a healthy and balanced life both inside and outside the classroom. This paper took form as a result of my personal, spiritual journey, as well as my teaching practice. I noticed that the majority of my students enjoyed experiential activities that included time and space for self-reflection, relaxation and meditation. I began looking for books, seminars, and workshops that explored these areas. Deepak Chopra, Jonathan Kabat-Zinn, Dan Siegel, Eckhart Tolle, et al. offer insights into the benefits …


Nf95-223 Supporting Stepfamilies: What Do The Children Feel?, Tana Seymour, Connie Francis, Patricia Steffens Jan 1995

Nf95-223 Supporting Stepfamilies: What Do The Children Feel?, Tana Seymour, Connie Francis, Patricia Steffens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact is part of a series about the special circumstances of stepfamilies.