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Race–The Power of an Illusion. PBS. (Accessed 12/18/13).
Gr 6 Up —“The online companion to California Newsreel’s three-part documentary about race in society, science, & history,” this intriguing site challenges assumptions about race through interactive quizzes, time lines, and slide shows.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry . www.aacap.org. AACAP. Washington, DC. (Accessed 12/18/13).
The Academy’s “Facts for Families” pages offer helpful, clear information on a range of tough topics, such as suicide, eating disorders, and bullying. Also available in Spanish.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Teen Pregnancy . www.cdc.gov/teenpregnancy. CDC. Atlanta, GA. (Accessed 12/18/13).
Find statistics on teen pregnancy rates, information on prevention programs, and advice for parents and guardians. Don’t miss the “A Teen-Friendly Reproductive Health Visit” infographic (follow the link For Health Care Providers) and the Social Media Tools for heath communicators.
Southern Poverty Law Center: Teaching Tolerance . www.splcenter.org/what-we-do/teaching-tolerance. SPLC. Montgomery, AL. (Accessed 12/11/13).
Although their legal work is primarily focused on the southeastern United States, the Southern Poverty Law Center is nationally known for its Teaching Tolerance magazine, provided free to teachers. Additional no cost resources include lesson plans and film kits.