"Borders to Bridges is designed to promote dialogue in schools and communities by engendering deeper understanding and discussion to counter the myths and fears that negatively affect our learning institutions. This guidebook contains practical lesson plans, narratives, poetry, mixed media artwork, and resources for K-12 educators to enrich learning and engage students about critical issues that touch their lives and communities. Contributors include world-renowned educators, poets, artists, and writers from 38 countries and 20 states of the U.S. Borders to Bridges: presents 54 practical lesson plans and 22 warm-up exercises for interdisciplinary connections written by experienced educators. Contains supplements of poetry, prose and short fiction, and inspirational personal narratives to be used with lesson plans. Engages students with project ideas and activities using interview techniques, role-play, creative writing, economic analysis, scientific exploration, historical and political research, mural painting, service learning, music, dance, and graphic arts. Provides ideas for sharing information in community performances, exhibitions, and art displays, and on public access television and social media." -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.