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- 01-01-2016
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At the beginning of a new school year, this activity can helps introduce students to the adults on campus. It will show students that everyone has a work history and that they can begin in unusual places. Students can see that most adults work up a career ladder and are working towards a goal. Most importantly, they can examine stereotypes around gender, class and the way people look or are perceived.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
At the beginning of a new school year, this activity can helps introduce students to the adults on campus. It will show students that everyone has a work history and that they can begin in unusual places. Students can see that most adults work up a career ladder and are working towards a goal. Most importantly, they can examine stereotypes around gender, class and the way people look or are perceived.
Teaching Tolerance is dedicated to reducing prejudice, improving intergroup relations and supporting equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. Our teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and bolster teacher practice.
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Civics
ACTIVITY MODULE
Sixth grade
Gender Stereotyping
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