Social Studies
Introduction to Stereotypes
I used this grade six lesson plan during my first field placement to introduce my students to the concept of stereotypes. My students really enjoyed the beginning activity in which students were asked to line up on a continuum based on whether or not they agreed or disagreed with a variety of statements (ex: All Canadians like hockey, Boys are better at sports than girls, etc.). Once completed, students were asked to discuss why the general statements were stereotypical and worked together to come up with a definition of 'stereotype'. As an extension activity, students were challenged to examine a variety of media outlets (television shows, books, magazines, websites, etc.) to observe how stereotypes were reinforced and perpetuate.
I used this grade six lesson plan during my first field placement to introduce my students to the concept of stereotypes. My students really enjoyed the beginning activity in which students were asked to line up on a continuum based on whether or not they agreed or disagreed with a variety of statements (ex: All Canadians like hockey, Boys are better at sports than girls, etc.). Once completed, students were asked to discuss why the general statements were stereotypical and worked together to come up with a definition of 'stereotype'. As an extension activity, students were challenged to examine a variety of media outlets (television shows, books, magazines, websites, etc.) to observe how stereotypes were reinforced and perpetuate.
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Consequences of a Lack of Cross-Cultural Understanding
This lesson focusing on the importance of cross-cultural understanding is another I taught to my grade six Social Studies classes during my first field placement. Once students had a basic understanding of stereotypes and prejudices, we discussed the Canadian residential school system as an example of how a lack of cross-cultural understanding can lead to widespread discrimination, cultural assimilation and even abuse of minority groups in society. As an extension activity, students were asked to write a personal reflection based on how they felt about the treatment of aboriginal children during this time period.
This lesson focusing on the importance of cross-cultural understanding is another I taught to my grade six Social Studies classes during my first field placement. Once students had a basic understanding of stereotypes and prejudices, we discussed the Canadian residential school system as an example of how a lack of cross-cultural understanding can lead to widespread discrimination, cultural assimilation and even abuse of minority groups in society. As an extension activity, students were asked to write a personal reflection based on how they felt about the treatment of aboriginal children during this time period.
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Examining Political Attack Ads
This grade 11/12 Political Science lesson plan uses Youtube to have students to critically examine Canadian political attack ads. Using their observations from these videos, students will create their own attack ad targeting a fictional protagonist to demonstrate how these persuasion techniques can be used to make even the most credible characters seem questionable.
This grade 11/12 Political Science lesson plan uses Youtube to have students to critically examine Canadian political attack ads. Using their observations from these videos, students will create their own attack ad targeting a fictional protagonist to demonstrate how these persuasion techniques can be used to make even the most credible characters seem questionable.
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Tensions in Europe leading up to the First World War
I taught this lesson plan during my second internship at Harvey High School in my French Immersion Modern History class. In this lesson, students are divided into six different groups and are asked to collect information on one of the following countries: Great Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Russia or Serbia. Students then present to the rest of the class how nationalism, economic rivalry, the arms race and alliances impacted their country. As a extension activity, students are asked to find an example of conflict that exists today that they can connect with one of the four causes of tension leading up to the First World War.
I taught this lesson plan during my second internship at Harvey High School in my French Immersion Modern History class. In this lesson, students are divided into six different groups and are asked to collect information on one of the following countries: Great Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Russia or Serbia. Students then present to the rest of the class how nationalism, economic rivalry, the arms race and alliances impacted their country. As a extension activity, students are asked to find an example of conflict that exists today that they can connect with one of the four causes of tension leading up to the First World War.
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