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K-5th Grade Lesson Plan on Diversity - Animals Lesson PlanK-5th Grade Lesson Plan on Diversity - Animals Lesson Plan
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K-5th Grade Lesson Plan on Diversity - Animals

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Students investigate stereotyping and diversity by looking at dog breeds. In this diversity and stereotype lesson, students discuss characteristics of dogs they are familiar with. They describe similarities and differences between the breeds. They use diversity beans during the lesson.

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stereotypes, diversity

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diversity, stereotyping, social studies
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K - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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