GMDC



Lesson plan for “Promoting Respect Workshop” Grade 7 “You Don’t Know me” Change in 2018:This is basically old 8th grade curriculum with sizism and discrimination based on appearance added in definition sectionTo shorten curriculum, group discussion (using worksheet) is eliminated but students are encouraged to discuss with neighbors or in small groups when coming up with examples for prejudice etc. No discrimination experiment- selecting special group of studenst (such as gender) to report to the class –is eliminated.Activity#ActivitytimeSub-activity timeNotes1Introduction5Facilitator introduction (slide 2)2First Facilitator Introduction: Briefly mention your being a representative of GMDC & its purpose: RESPECT. Try to tie in your personal intro with perhaps an experience you’ve had or witnessed-- having to do with inclusiveness, exclusiveness or bullying or something related to the 8th grade PRW lesson.?Second Facilitator Introduction: Briefly remind students of previous year’s PRW lesson on “Immigration,” and again, try to tie your personal introduction with either a personal experience or a second-hand experience having to do with main concepts of the 7th grade PRW lesson like inclusion, exclusion, bullying, etc.Student introduction (slide 2)3?Student Introductions: Have students quickly share their first names and something relevant to 7th grade topic. Any bias –food, something they like to do, etc. are good choices. 2Definition and group activity??11Prejudice: definition and examples (slide 3)?1Ask students to: 1) define prejudice ?Definition: Pre-judging -- Judging people based on superficial information without knowing them; thought -- not action. Ask examples.Judgement based on appearance(Slide 4)3How important is appearance at school? Why or why not?Do you feel that people judge you based on your appearance? Give examples? (If students are saying that kids don’t judge based on appearance, ask them why so many of them wear under armor or adidas. Why would they spend $30 on a T-shirt when they could get one at a thrift store for 50 cents?)In middle school it is common to pre-judge based on someone’s body size (too tall, too short, too heavy, too skinny). The fear of being judged based on body size can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder or forms of compulsive exercise.ASK: How can we form opinions about people based on their abilities, personalities, and character rather than looks alone?Stereotype: definition and examples (slide 5)2Ask students to: 1) define Stereotype.Stereotype: Generalize the entire group based on one example In pairs or small groups have students come up with as many stereotypes as possible. Ask for a few examples Discrimination: definition and examples (slide 6)2Ask students to: 1) define discrimination Discrimination: Action (non-action) based on bias, stereotype or prejudice. In pairs or small groups have students come up with examples of discrimination.Tie back to appearance discussion and explain Sizism as an example.Sizism: Treating someone differently based on their body type Ex: refusing to share a bus seat with someone overweightEmphasize that prejudice/stereotyping lead to discriminationInclusion/exclusion (slide 7)1Is exclusion/inclusion type of discrimination? Why, why not? It is a type of discrimination because “including or excluding” are actions.Peer group: definition and examples (slide 8)2Inclusion and exclusion are often associated with peer groups. In pairs or small groups have students come up with examples of common peer groups. Ask for a few examples.4Video: You Don’t Know me.?23??Video (slide 9)16??Before starting Video:Explain that we will see exclusion/inclusion in action. The video was made at Mankato Area Schools: Central, Dakota Meadows, East Junior High, Fitzgerald, and Riverbend Academy. It features 8th grade students and teachers at the schools who share their experiences of being bullied or of being hurt by others. It shows the strength of peer pressure, but it also witnesses how individuals learn and grow, having more empathy for others and understanding of themselves. Video link: viewing discussion 1 (slide 10)4KEY POINT: We need to look at what bias and stereotyping are, where they come from, and why they happen, not just in society, but in our individual lives as well.Engage student in discussion based on the bullet point of the slide.Which bullying/excluding behavior in the video stands out in your mind?What did you notice about people who had bullied others? What are some reasons they do it?How does peer pressure affect people’s behavior toward others??Post viewing discussion 2 (slide 11)?3?Continue engaging student in discussion based on the bullet point of the slideIf you are getting bullied or excluded, what can you do (what did video suggest)?What can you do if you witness bullying/exclusion activity? Is there still bullying like this that happens in the schools? How is it different? Are there other ways that kids get bullied today that aren’t in the video?Cyber bullying4Slide 124 What is cyber bullying? examples: recurring cruel comments on social media like Facebook, embarrassing images posted to Instagram, threatening or harassing texts. Have students, in small group, have short discussions on Cyber bullying using the bullet points. ASK: How many of you would NOT tell your parents because you would be afraid they would restrict your access? (Make sure you emphasize the importance of talking to a trusted adult!)Before you post something, rethink! Hand out the evaluations upside down. Ask each student to write at least one thing (or as many as they can think of) they can do if they witness or experience bullying (of any kind). Have students share some ideas as they write.5Closing2?Slide 132Summarize the presentation using these bullet points on the slideFirst impressions (stereotypes) affect people in many ways and can lead to discrimination.It is hurtful to be excluded based on other people’s first impressions or stereotypes.It is important to recognize the effects of inclusion and exclusionIt’s OK to not like someone – it is NOT ok to bully them. Bullying can have serious consequences.6Student feedback2?Slide 152?Watch time.Have students turn over the feedback sheet. Explain the choices: 1, 2, 3, and 4Read questionsAsk for any comments and stress that students could write what they should do to stop bullying. Thank all the students for their participation and administer the feedback survey encouraging honest answers and comments on the bottom.total?45?45? ................
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