Category: Diversity in the Classroom

  • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

    One crazy idea I had a few years ago, was to ask students to use the scene were Snoopy is making the Thanksgiving dinner and create a budget for hosting a similar one. This can be a fun project because it allows you to share a simple meal and gets them to use online shopping…

  • TDIH: Superman Dies

    “The Death of Superman” (1988): A Watershed Moment in Superhero Storytelling In 1988, DC Comics delivered a seismic shock to the comic book world with “The Death of Superman” storyline. Penned by writer and artist Dan Jurgens, this narrative arc marked a watershed moment in superhero storytelling, challenging the conventions of invincibility and mortality that…

  • Recommended Comics About Native American Heritage

    This collection encompasses comics and graphic novels focusing on indigenous North American histories, challenging stereotypes, celebrating cultural richness, and highlighting contributions and resilience.

  • Empowering Forces: Teaching about the Dark Phoenix Saga and Captain Marvel in the MCU

    With The Marvels in theaters this month, take a look at a similar story line that focuses on female leads and entanglement, Dark Pheonix Saga.

  • Recommended Biographies for Native American Heritage Month

    Use these resources to read about ten individuals who have made substantial contributions to Native American rights, culture, and society through various roles and initiatives.

  • 2008 Election: 15 Years Later

    The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, with Barack Obama’s victory as a first African American president, symbolizes progress and changes in political dynamics, engagement, and aspirations, also influencing global views on American leadership.