Lesson Plan

The Movies, the Academy Awards and Implicit Bias

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"And the award goes to. . . " High schoolers investigate bias in the movie industry by reading articles, watching a short video, and examining data about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) membership, nominees, and recipients of Academy Awards. They craft an award acceptance speech using information they learned in their study.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research the representation of the nominees and recipients of this year's many awards programs, while another group researches the current membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a projection device for the video and copies of multiple articles
Pros
  • Includes links to articles for those who want to access additional information
  • Offers a list of ideas to include in their speeches
Cons
  • None