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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the attitudes related to the word old. In groups, they identify negative stereotypes about getting older and determine how these attitudes affect public policy on the elderly. They compare and contrast the concepts of ageism, racism and sexism. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in an Elder as Resources programs. In groups, they discover that older generations come from different backgrounds and have different personalities. They identify positive and negative aspects of aging and participate in discussions with the elderly about the aging process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students share the stereotypes they have about the older generation and vice versa. In groups, they identify ways in which these stereotypes can lead to age discrimination. They complete a handout and discuss their reactions to the scenerios with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss how the elder members of the community are viewed. Using the internet, they research how this view has changed since colonial times. They also identify ways in which this attitude keeps changing in modern America. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast legislation passed in Japan and the United States in regards to the elderly. Using the internet, they research how the government has put programs into place to improve the health of older citizens. They examine the intent of the Older Americans Act and evaulate the various types of legislation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a simulation in which they determine the town budget to help programs in their community for the young and old. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the needs of the young and old and share their thoughts on why they should be supported. They also practice their problem-solving and negotiating skills. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students, using old objects as metaphors for aging in conjunction with those objects reflecting our attitudes and beliefs about aging, utilize them as an insight to inspire ideas for creative writing. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students, while analyzing children's literature works as a vehicle for a multitude of insights, practice analytical reading and writing scenarios about older adults. In retrospect, they read books aloud to young children as well as write their own children's story involving aging and intergenerational relationships. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students, while discussing/analyzing how older people can bring new insight to different perspectives to short stories, ponder the role age plays in story lines and create older fictional adult characters in an original short story. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students discuss common attitudes about aging that are found in popular songs and how music is a means to explore attitudes about aging in this one-day lesson ideal for a middle-level general music classroom. The lesson includes a list of possible songs for discussion. Full Review »
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