Diverse Community: Who Is My Neighbor? (6-8)
Unit of 2 Lessons
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
Subjects:
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area:
Fairness
Focus Question
What is a world citizen's responsibility to promote and advocate for justice and kindness?
Unit Overview
Young people examine the meaning of and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. They work in groups to propose ways to help reduce stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
Service Experience
Youth make a plan to promote awareness of stereotypes and discrimination and the importance of showing respect for all voices in a community and their right to be heard.
Lessons in This Unit
Through an activity with differently wrapped gifts, youth examine the meaning of stereotypes and prejudice. They discuss the importance of respecting diverse voices to avoid stereotyping and prejudice.
Participants examine the meaning of and examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. They reflect on ways that stereotypes develop and have the potential to turn into discrimination.