Monday – August 25th, 2008



Monday, August 29 / Tuesday, August 30

Class: Course Overview & Introduction

Discussion: Important Statement

Homework: Return signed forms (parent/guardian letter, film request, and honor policy) and purchase “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” by Amy Chua

Wednesday, August 31 / Thursday, September 1

Class: Perception, Fact, & Opinion: Minority Groups – Past, Present & Future

JHS: “Not the End, But the Beginning”

Homework: Personal Identity Assignment – The Me You Might Not See

Friday, September 2 / Tuesday, September 6

Class: What is a Minority Group? (and other important vocabulary)

Characteristics of different groups – overview

Activity: Ask Questions!

Homework: Complete the Sorting People” exercise from PBS’s “Race – The Power of an Illusion” at and write a reflection on the exercise

Wed, September 7 / Thursday, September 8

Class: What is Race? Understanding Race & Ethnicity

Activity: Origins of Racism!

Homework: Pre-Assignment for A Class Divided

Friday, September 9 / Monday, September 12

Class: Video – “A Class Divided”

Discussion and Groups

Homework: Each student should find something online about “racism” or “sexism” in a recent (last 10 years) Disney Film, read it and be prepared to discuss it in class. Then, complete one of the following:

▪ Standard – Read and take notes from “6 Disney Films That Are Undeniably Racist and Sexist” at

▪ Honors – Read and take notes from “13 Shocking Times Disney Animated Movies Portrayed Racial Stereotypes” at

Tuesday, September 13 / Wednesday, September 14

Class: Discrimination, Prejudice & Stereotypes; Activity: Stereotypes

Homework: Read and take notes on 3-5 dates from your assigned section from the Racial Timeline on “Race – The Power of an Illusion” ()

o Race, Science, and Social Policy

o Evolution of an Idea

o Changing Definitions

o Different Rules for Whites

o In Search for Equality

Thursday, September 15 / Friday, September 16

Class: Discussion: Racial Timeline, Consequences of Subordinate Group Status

Homework: Poster Project

Monday, September 19 / Tuesday, September 20

Class: Education and Race

Homework: Read/answer questions for Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Chapters 1 and 2

Wed, September 21 / Thursday, September 22

Class: Affirmative Action

Homework: Read/answer questions for Battle Hymn, Chapters 3 and 4

Friday, September 23 / Monday, September 26

Class: Video – Skip Deep

Homework: Read/answer questions for Battle Hymn, Chapters 5 and 6

Tuesday, September 27 / Wednesday, September 28

Class: Discuss Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Review for Test

Homework: Read/answer questions for Battle Hymn, Chapter 7

Study for Test

Thursday, September 29 / Friday, September 30

TEST: RACISM & DISCRIMINATION

Homework: Read/answer questions for Battle Hymn, Chapters 8 and 9

REVIEW GUIDE

Vocabulary

A vocabulary list of terms and concepts will be created on our review day. Consider finding ways to highlight terms and concepts in your notes as we work through the unit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the seven consequences of subordinate group status? Define each one. Provide two examples for each one.

2. What are the five characteristics of a minority group?

3. What are six different classifications of minority groups?

4. What are the four theories of prejudice? Briefly explain each one.

5. What are five ways to stop hate?

6. What are five origins of racism? Briefly describe why each is an origin.

7. What do sexism, racism, and classism have in common?

8. Why is measuring discrimination difficult? (Provide as many reasons you know)

9. What is the racial make-up of Jordan High School? Durham Public Schools? United States?

10. Provide examples of race relations regarding current events.

11. What is the difference between race and ethnicity?

12. What happens in “A Class Divided”?

13. Can whites suffer from racism and/or discrimination? Why or why not?

14. What conclusions can you draw from the pie graphs we looked at in class?

15. What does Hurricane Katrina have to do with race? How did the media and government play a role in that event? Did it promote racism in society? (see your notes on the article we read in class)

16. What are some examples that justify Disney as racist or sexist?

17. What is race?

18. Identify key events on the racial timeline.

19. Why is it important to first ask questions before offering an opinion?

20. What are four stereotypes for each of the minority groups will be studying this year?

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