E.E. Profa. Emilia de Paiva Meira: International Day for Tolerance

“Tolerance is a way to disarm fear, to open the world for better change and to lay the foundations for lasting peace.” Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/world-conference-on-ecce/message-director-general/

Established by the United Nations in 1996, the International Day for Tolerance takes place on November 16^th. "It is a time for people to learn about respecting and recognizing the rights and beliefs of others. It is also a time of reflection and debate on the negative effects of intolerance. Live discussions and debates take place across the world on this day, focusing on how various forms of injustice, oppression, racism and unfair discrimination have a negative impact on society. This is the day to create understanding on issues centered on tolerance, human rights and non-violence."

http://www.uri.org/the_latest/2011/11/uri_africa_calls_for_tolerance_and_respect_among_followers_of_different_religions_and_cultures

http://www.puzzlewarehouse.com/Children-Around-the-World-Floor-2866md.html

What is tolerance?

Macmillan Dictionary defines tolerance as:

“The attitude of someone who is willing to accept someone else's beliefs, way of life, etc. without criticizing them even if they disagree with them.”

Oxford Advanced American Dictionary defines tolerance as:

“The willingness to accept or tolerate someone or something, especially opinions or behavior that you may not agree with, or people who are not like you.”

Longman of Contemporary English defines tolerance as:

“Willingness to allow people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them.”

http://hateandanger.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/tolerance/

http://www.finestquotes.com/select_quote-category-Tolerance-page-0.htm

Activity 1: Make a poster on respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world cultures. To get inspired check out World Cultures.

https://sites.google.com/a/bisdmail.net/mr-churchward-s-classroom-webpage/6th-grade-world-cultures

Activity 2: Make a poster on diversity awareness. Check out Simple Ideas to Promote Diversity Awareness and Diversity Poster to get inspired.

http://sitiohispano.blogspot.com.br/2012/09/a-bit-of-tolerance-for-peace.html

Activity 3: Make a poster on racial awareness and create a slogan from the word racism. To get inspired check out Anti racism.

http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=4012&pageid=38366

Activity 4: Create a role play elucidating the themes of tolerance, diversity and multiculturalism.

http://www.learningdesigns.uow.edu.au/guides/info/g1/more/designersguide.html

Activity 5: Create a one minute video showing how you can promote solidarity and tolerance. Then, uploaded your video at YouTube. To get inspired watch Tolerance Video Clip, Tolerance Commercial, A Cartoon about Diversity, Tolerance PSA: "Dear Parents" and All About Tolerance- Mr. Stanley tells stories about accepting others.

http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/

http://vimeo.com/musicstore

http://freemusicarchive.org/

http://musopen.org/music

http://www.jamendo.com/en/albums

http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/+free-music-downloads

http://www.dominiopublico.gov.br/pesquisa/PesquisaObraForm.jsp

http://www.mutopiaproject.org/index.html

http://www.yaffeteam.com/yaffe-real-estate-videos/

Activity 6: Make tolerance flags to express your deepest hopes and dreams. To get inspired check out Six Flags of Tolerance (UNESCO) and Co-Exist Diversity/Tolerance Flag.