Play the name game and go
around the class/room have the students say their name
and something they like. After introducing themselves
have them introduce someone else. (For example, my name
is John and I like sports. This is Karie and she likes
cars.) To start it off introduce yourself and other the
presenters.
What comes to mind? 10 min.
(Activity 2a)
Objective
Opportunity to share their
perception of other people, cultures, situations, racial
jokes and comments etc.
Description
Names-Nigger, Nip, Trailer park
trash, Paki, Pig/Swine, Cheap Jew, Wop etc.
How should we react to racist
comments/situations that we're put in? What do I do when
I'm teased/hear racial remarks/ethnic jokes?
Define racism, bias, stereotype,
prejudice, discrimination.
Definition Period? 10 min (Activity
2b)
Objective
To get youth to define certain
terms and understand their similarities and differences.
And to create a common vocabulary among the group so
everyone is at the same level for discussions. (HOW-write
across the board/flipcharts/brainstorm for
discussion).
Description
Define racism, bias, stereotype,
prejudice, discrimination.
Why is it very important to learn
about other cultures and spend time with people from
other cultures? How can we do this?
Why is it important to blend
different cultures?
"Nobody's Born A Racist" video-10
min (Activity 3a)
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to products
page of this website to find out more.
Objective
To help provide youth with
real-life-anecdotes from young people on the issues
surrounding racism. The video was made by youth for
youth.
Description
The video is made available for
purchase from TG Magazine.
Show segment of the
video/discussion
Discussions and Finding Solutions
-10 min. (Activity 4)
Objective
To encourage youth to "be the
teacher" and create a fun, educational solution on the
elimination of racism.
Description
Sharing ideas, finding
solutions
Materials Needed