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Bursting Stereotypes

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Balloons take on the role of stereotypes in an activity that asks high school freshman to generate a list of different adjectives that are frequently used to describe men and women. Then then attach a stereotypical label to a balloon and pop the balloon.

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Concepts

stereotypes, perseverance, courage, respect, integrity, compassion, goal setting, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, intolerance, cultural awareness, gender, gender bias, gender equality, gender roles, social-emotional learning

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

If balloons are not appropriate for you classroom, substitute paper ones and have class members crumple and toss these replicas

Classroom Considerations

Second in a seven-lesson, social-emotional learning unit
Lessons are cumulative designed to be used in order
Requires extra prep time to gather materials and inflate balloons
Presumes a protocol has been established for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive topics

Pros

Balloons add a level of excitement to the activity

Cons

The opening activity presumes the lists generated will be stereotypical
No suggestions are included for how to lead a class discussion of stereotypes

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