Promoting Respect Workshop Curriculum

Curriculum updated September 2021, The Greater Mankato Diversity Council

I think I could meet friends from all around the world to stop discrimination."

- 6th grade student

​This really helped me because I know black people are the same as us just a different color and this lesson helped me to know that it is OK to stand up for different color people and the being racist is not OK."
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- 5th grade student

They loved it! The presenters were enthusiastic and well prepared! What a great lesson! Differences are what make us all unique! The world would be a boring place if we were all the same! Easy, and straight to the point! Thank you for coming!" 

​​- Teacher feedback, 3rd grade

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Kindergarten:
​The color of us

Objective:
We all come in different colors. It is fun that we are all different!

Resource materials:
​The Colors of Us
Written by Karen Katz

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1st Grade:
​I am different and I like it

Objective:
Understanding uniqueness and diversity. It is wonderful that we are all different.
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Resource materials:
What I like about me
​Written by Allia Zobel Nolan

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2nd Grade:
​Pirate of kindergarten

Objective:
Disability awareness. People with disabilities are just like us but may do things differently. 

Resource materials:
The Pirate of Kindergarten
​​Written by George Ella Lyon

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3rd Grade:
​My dream house

Objective:
We can be ourselves - no need to follow others!

Resource materials:
The Big Orange Splot
​​Written by Daniel Manus Pinkwater

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4th Grade:
​Which color do you want to be?

Objective:
We can stand up against bullies!
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Resource materials:
One
​​Written by Kathryn Otoshi

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5th Grade:
​Racism

Objective:
Racism is a form of discrimination and it is not fair.
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Resource materials:
"What would you do?" videos depicting racism against African Americans and Asians

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6th Grade:
​Living together: cultural change in Blue Earth County and Nicollet County

Objective:
One time or another, we are all immigrants and the diversity makes us stronger together.
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Resource materials:
Greater Mankato Diversity Council video depicting the ethnic diversity of our community and the school district.

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7th Grade:
​You don't know me

Objective:
Understanding inclusive and exclusive. Excluding is a form of discrimination and is hurtful.
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Resource materials:
Greater Mankato Diversity Council video depicting peer groups and exclusion and inclusion in schools.

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8th grade:
Gender and Sexism

Objective:
Job-related gender stereotypes and an introduction of sexism.
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Resource materials:
Why do we seem to have male jobs and female jobs? Video clip from "Scandal" (tv) depicting sexism.

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9th Grade:
​Classism

Objective:
Understanding living wage, cost of living, and social classes (rich/poor).​ ​

Resource materials:
Simulation of budgeting with limited amount of income. Federal and Minnesota living wage statistics.

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10th grade:
Gender identity and sexual orientation

Objective:
Understanding non-binary spectrum of biological sex, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
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Resource materials:

• PBS video: "When did you become gay?" 
• ​YouTube video: "What if we treated straight couples like we treat gay couples on holiday?"

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11th grade:
Where do you fit?

Objective:
Understanding that unnoticed privilege exists based on diversity.
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Resource materials:
Video showing how you might (not) advance in society based on hidden privileges.

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12th grade:
Religious freedom through attire

Objective:
Understanding the First Amendment and religious freedom.
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Resource materials:
Two actual court cases involving religious attire.

I like this presentation because it addressed what we 'can' and 'should' do rather than what we 'can't' or 'shouldn't' do."
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- 12th grade student

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