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A Case Study of Racial Prejudice and Discrimination Lesson PlanA Case Study of Racial Prejudice and Discrimination Lesson Plan
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Learners participate in a simulated form of discrimination as they divide into groups of blue-eyed and non-blue-eyed students. They reflect on their experiences during the role-play and compare their observations to the former system of Apartheid.

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racism, apartheid, discrimination

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apartheid, discrimination, racism, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Year
2006

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