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Older People

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Students investigate the meaning of stereotypes as they relate to the elderly. They examine media portrayal of both older and younger people, and examine how the government treats age discrimination. They participate in an intergenerational project.

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stereotypes, discrimination

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discrimination, intergenerational projects, older people, stereotypes, social studies
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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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