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What "Draw-A-Scientist" Reveals about Gender Stereotypes Lesson PlanWhat "Draw-A-Scientist" Reveals about Gender Stereotypes Lesson Plan
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Anti-Defamation League
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2nd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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2018
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What "Draw-A-Scientist" Reveals about Gender Stereotypes

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What do you picture when you hear the word scientist? Challenge scholars to put pencil to paper, draw a scientist, and then reflect on the patterns they observe. Learners read an article about a female scientist and write a story about a scientist that dismisses gender stereotypes.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

gender, gender bias, stereotypes, gender roles, social awareness, prejudice, discrimination

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a female scientist to speak to the class about her experience in the profession

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires drawing paper and supplies, and copies of the article
  • The Newsela article requires an account to gain access

Pros

  • Offers additional lesson plans and resources to extend the learning experience
  • Provides ample discussion time to boost speaking and listening skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.W.3 CCRA.W.5 CCRA.SL.1

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