Stereotypes+QW


 * Student will be able to: **
 * 1) **define stereotype** according to Google, stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
 * 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?
 * 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? Some stereotypes are new
 * 2) How do you think stereotypes come about?
 * 3) Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust?
 * 4) Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them?

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?

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