What is a common stereotype people may think about you; is it true? Using a thought-provoking instructional activity, high schoolers analyze common stereotypes of the Latino-American population versus statistical data. Scholars review data and have the opportunity to discuss the issue of  stereotypes as well as complete writing activities.  

Concepts

stereotypes, statistics, latino culture, united states immigration, ethnic diversity, ethnicity, ethnic groups, assimilation

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in conjunction with a unit on immigration or ethnic diversity or during Hispanic Heritage Month 
• Hold a class discussion on tolerance and how stereotypes affect everyone

Classroom Considerations

• The theme of immigration and ethnicity may be sensitive for some students 
• Link for the graphic organizer is located in the Stereotypes vs. Statistics Lesson for grades 4-8
  

Pros

• Provides several links to statistical data
• Offers opportunities for students to analyze data and discuss it in a group setting

Cons

• The lesson plan does not provide a direct link for the graphic organizer