StereotypesMD


 * 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? **Stereotypes are someones own view of something else in a negative or positive way. Stereotypes are the way a person interprets certain things in life whether it be good or bad perspective.**
 * 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, stereotypes have been around for thousands of years.**
 * 2) How do you think stereotypes come about? **Stereotypes come about when rude people spread rumors about others they think are below them or find to be bad in a certain person's view.**
 * 3) Do we only create stereotypes of people we fear or distrust? **No, we can create stereotypes for animals, objects, or anything really. Even if it is nice or trustworthy. However, stereotypes usually have a negative connotation.**
 * 4) Do stereotypes ever have any truth in them? **Stereotypes can have truth in them, but for a majority of the time, stereotypes are made up (fake) or based off of only one certain event.**

C. View the info on the links below. Detail both positive and negative representations.
 * The Ransom of Red Chief
 * 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? **Our Incarnation mascot should be a knight. He/she should be dressed in armor with a shield and sword wearing a cape. At sporting events, we are announced as the fighting Irish. Knights fight for there kingdom as our sport teams fight for victory and pride for our schools. That is how a knight would be a good mascot to represent ICS.**

E. What is the mascot of the high school you will attend next year? Explain how does it represents the school?
 * The Tampa Catholic mascot is a Crusader. It represents their courage, strength, and pride to overtake the other schools and gain victory in events and status.**