Dispelling Stereotypes Lesson Plan

School Counselor: Brandon Turner

Activity: Dispelling Stereotypes: What Do We Really Know About Other Cultures
Grade(s):7th Grade
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors (Domain/Standard):

A:A3.2 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as the

ability to work cooperatively with other students
C:A2.5 Learn to respect individual uniqueness in the workplace
PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities
PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view
PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual
differences
PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural
diversity
Learning Objective(s) (aligns with Competency):
- To understand personal differences and cultures within school, class,
and community
- Grasp ideas about stereotypes and their influences on personal and
social interactions with other
- To develop interest in learning about other cultures, and discussing
own cultural influences
Materials: Common Stereotypes Quiz, Pencil and Paper,
Procedure:
DAY 1
1. Counselor will begin lesson by starting a discussion about different
cultures and stereotypes associated with those cultures. Student will be
asked to share common stereotypes they may know or have experienced
in the past. (5 mins)

2. Counselor will distribute Common Stereotypes Quiz to each student.

Students will be given 5 to 10 mins to complete quiz.
3. Break the students up into groups of 3 or 4 so they can discuss answers
and talk about the differences they had in taking the quiz. Answer these
questions specifically: Was the quiz easy? How many questions do you
think you had right? What questions gave you the most trouble? (10 15min)
4. Review answer to the quiz and have class discussion answering questions
and discussing what students found surprising. By a show of hands, tally
which questions received the most wrong answers. (5 7 mins).
DAY 2
5. Discuss in small groups the importance of accepting diversity and
acknowledging that we will not always know about other cultures. Having
an open mind and being willing to learn about other cultures without
biases is the key to dispelling stereotypes. (5mins)

Plan for Evaluation, How will each of the following be evaluated?

Process Data: Approximately 20-25 students in grade 7 will participate in this
40-minute lesson during Penn Time. Lesson will be given during the beginning of
the first marking period.
Perception Data: Individual response to Common Stereotypes quiz. Small group
discussion on quiz. Entire class discussion reviewing quiz and tally correct and
incorrect answers to each question.
Outcome Data: It will be expected that at least 85% of students will report
learning something new about different cultures. Students will be able to identify
biases in society and be aware of stereotypes that effect members of the school
and community.
Follow Up: Students will complete a review of quiz and their personal results.
This assignment will be handed in to Penn Time period teacher.