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Behind the Scenes -- Closing the Curtain on Stereotypes Lesson PlanBehind the Scenes -- Closing the Curtain on Stereotypes Lesson Plan
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Behind the Scenes -- Closing the Curtain on Stereotypes

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Students examine stereotypes in their community. They discuss the implications of having stereotypes and being prejudice against a group of people. They use a five step process in which to create another outcome to an experience in which they were influenced by stereotypes.

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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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3 hrs
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