While millennials may consider themselves less prejudiced than previous generations, an interview with a scientist researching racial bias suggests that may not be the case. The short video demonstrates just how unconscious racial bias can be.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, bias, racism, prejudice, ethics

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Preview the video to determine if appropriate for your classes

Classroom Considerations

• Part of the PBS Confronting Bias: Ethics in the Classroom collection
• Presumes a protocol is in place for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues

Pros

• The resource includes a background reading and a vocabulary handout

Cons

• None