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The Dragon of Brog: Stereotyping and Discrimination Social Justice Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd
Stereotyping and discrimination are explored in this social justice instructional activity.  Students listen to the book Dragon of Brog, in which mythical characters experience discrimination. Then, they sculpt a magical character out of...
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Challenging Gender Stereotyping and Homophobia in Sports

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young learners are asked to challenge what they see as stereotyping and homophobia in sports and the arts. Participants read an article about sexual orientation in the NFL and statements from public figures like Theodore Roosevelt. They...
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Diversity Stereotyping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the concept of stereotyping and using "diversity beans" process an activity that allows them to examine the negative aspects of strereotyping through candy.
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Stereotype Characters Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here is a lesson designed for middle schoolers which helps them recognize stereotypes one way or another against a particular group of people. They also determine what may have motivated the author to use a stereotype in the first place....
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Analyzing Text Structure: “Generation Z Stereotyped”

For Teachers 7th Standards
Breaking the stereotype. Readers use the Generation Z Stereotyped Structure anchor chart and find the central idea of the text. They then read Generation Z with partners and discuss the text using guiding questions. Finally, they answer...
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Stereotyping of Native Americans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Here is a lesson that covers the stereotyping of Native Americans in American culture is here for you. Learners see that there are many instances of stereotyping that are an accepted part of our society. After a lengthy discussion, a...
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The Awareness of Stereotyping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students in ESL classes participate in role-playing activities to develop their awareness of stereotyping and understanding other cultures.
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Counteracting Media Stereotyping

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Discuss media stereotypes with your emerging consumers. They view a television program to identify gender bias. After discussing the clip as a class, each learner writes a story showing more equitable roles. Or consider having them...
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Dangers of Labeling and Stereotyping

For Teachers 11th - 12th
The content of this lesson is intended for a mature group. Participants imagine that they must decide which eight of fourteen people on a doomed cruise ship will be allowed to board the only life boat and survive. A list of passengers...
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Outgroup Experiment Reveals Bias, Stereotyping

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Exploring bias and stereotypes, students dress up as members of "outgroups" (groups of people who are often judged). Though the lesson plan specifies that it should be "respectful and not mock the outgroup in any way," this activity...
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Generalizations: How Accurate Are they?

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Work together to evaluate the accuracy of generalizations. Examine the effects of cultural stereotyping based on generalizations. Students will engage in a class discussion aimed at answering the question, "What are some ways we can...
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CAN WE SWITCH GENDERS OF STORY CHARACTERS?

For Teachers K - 6th
Analyze characters and stories to identify stereotyping. Learners will examine the concept of character gender to evaluate bias in classroom story books. They are asked to read a story or play and change the gender of the character to...
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Unplanned Pregnancy: Parenting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
High schoolers consider and discuss characteristics of an ideal parent. In small groups, they work together to examine the stereotypical roles of the father and the mother. The issues dealt with in this resource are thought-provoking and...
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"Bursting" Stereotypes

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students comprehend the meaning of the word steretype, work in groups to come up with stereotype statements, discuss whether the statements are fair, and write what they learned from the activity. Balloons are used as a conduit in this...
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COUNTERACTING MEDIA STEREOTYPING

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore the effects of gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination.
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Stereotype & Bias

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the way that the media perpetrates stereotypes.  In this stereotyping lesson students complete several activities on stereotyping. 
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Media Smarts

First Person

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the relationship between video games and actual population. Example: A 2005 study showed Latino youth play at higher rates than other groups, but there are no Latino playable characters. They watch a brief video...
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Stereotype Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the concepts related to stereotypes. In this stereotyping activity, students define the word "stereotype" before working in a group to develop stereotype statements. They determine if the statements are fair. They work...
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Working to Overcome Stereotyping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design and conduct a survey to develop an understanding of the challenges inherent in changing attitudes and overcoming stereotypes about the Muslim religion and culture. They create multimedia presentations of the findings.
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Career Stereotyping

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify differences and similarities in female and male careers. They look through magazines and catalogs to look for traditional roles being filled in non-traditional ways. They cut the pictures out and make a collage.
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Nontraditional Job Opportunities

For Teachers 6th - 12th
As your learners prepare to enter the workforce, address some common stereotypes that may be limiting their professional goals. The class brainstorms gender-stereotyped careers, exploring where those ideas originate. They complete a job...
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Americans

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore what it means to be an "American" in the eyes of people from other cultures. In this geography and cultural lesson plan, students discuss values that they have. Students read about behaviors that other cultures have...
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Avoiding Stereotypes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The activities in a lesson about stereotypes teach middle schoolers about the dangers of one-perception fits-all thinking. Participants learn how to check their perceptions by identifying ways to avoid stereotyping, like getting to know...
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The Big, Bad Wolf

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze the stereotyping of wolves in children's literature. They compare stereotypes and facts about wolves. They rewrite a fairy tale from the wolf's point of view.

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