Curated OER
Media/Book Review
Students act as media critics to analyze the portrayal of the elderly in media. In this ethics lesson plan, students use the Internet to research ageism. They decide if various media depict elderly characters positively or negatively.
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Growing Up and Growing Older: Confronting Ageism Lesson Plan
Young scholars 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...
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Boomtown
High schoolers view a series of films that explore evolving concepts of civil rights in America. They consider the civil rights of African-Americans, the aged and homosexuals. They discuss the films and complete worksheets.