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What Is Weight Bias? Lesson PlanWhat Is Weight Bias? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Video
Year
2014
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What Is Weight Bias?

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  • NY Daily News: Fat Prejudice Shown in Kids as Young as 4
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After setting rules and expectations to create a safe place to share thoughts and feelings, scholars define the terms; stereotype, basis, and discrimination. Using a web brainstorm, learners list words associated with overweight and obese, leading them into a discussion on weight bias. Pupils reflect on what they've heard, seen, or experienced, then brainstorm and share ways to eliminate or reduce weight bias.

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Concepts

weight, bias, bullying, relationship skills, relationships, social awareness, self-awareness, social skills, social-emotional learning, Social & Emotional Learning, stereotypes, discrimination

Instructional Ideas

  • Post discussion guidelines on chart paper and display it as a reminder 
  • Schedule group check-ins to see if their idea is going as planned, assist as needed

Classroom Considerations

  • The topic of weight, especially in this age group, may trigger emotions; take note of how pupils interact and respond during the lesson
  • Requires internet access and projection for the videos
  • The article may be displayed or copied for each participant

Pros

  • The lesson comes with several additional resources
  • Includes talking points and example responses 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.SL.1

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