Stereotype+MG


 * Student will be able to:**
 * 1) **define stereotype**
 * 2) **describe stereotypes in the time of Jesus**
 * 3) **compare and contrast negative and positive and neutral stereotypes.**

A. What do you understand by the term "stereotype"? What is the definition? I think stereotype is a way to classify people though something that shouldn't determine that person.
 * Assignment**: - Copy the info below. Paste it on a wiki page that you create called **Stereotype //initials//.**

B. View a story about stereotypes: The Good Samaritan Then discuss
 * 1) Are stereotypes new? No, they've been around for thousands of years.
 * 2) How do you think stereotypes come about? People gossiping about others probably or witnessing certain things involving stereotyping.
 * 3) Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust? We do, maybe to upset them or look down on them.
 * 4) Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them? I think so but no, you can't always be sure. You can assume or guess certain things though.

C. View the info on the links below. Detail both positive and negative representations.
 * Choctaw Nation helped Ireland during 1847 famine
 * How Squanto became a Thanksgiving Symbol
 * Time to do away with the Redskins labels
 * School mascots blamed for escalation of stereotypes
 * Indian Mascot PSA

D. If we were to develop a mascot for Incarnation Catholic School, what would the mascot be? How would he/she be dressed? How would it present ICS? Wr could have a lepre

E. What is the mascot of the high school you will attend next year? Explain how does it represents the school?