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Bursting Stereotypes

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Balloons take on the role of stereotypes in an activity that asks high school freshman to generate a list of different adjectives that are frequently used to describe men and women. Then then attach a stereotypical label to a balloon and pop the balloon.

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Concepts
stereotypes, perseverance, courage, respect, integrity, compassion, goal setting, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, intolerance, cultural awareness, gender, gender bias, gender equality, gender roles, social-emotional learning
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • If balloons are not appropriate for you classroom, substitute paper ones and have class members crumple and toss these replicas
Classroom Considerations
  • Second in a seven-lesson, social-emotional learning unit
  • Lessons are cumulative designed to be used in order
  • Requires extra prep time to gather materials and inflate balloons
  • Presumes a protocol has been established for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive topics
Pros
  • Balloons add a level of excitement to the activity
Cons
  • The opening activity presumes the lists generated will be stereotypical
  • No suggestions are included for how to lead a class discussion of stereotypes