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Unit:
A Look At Them
Topic: Stereotype & Bias
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Rationale: Students will appreciate the diversity among aged individuals, especially cultural differences in attitudes toward aging.
Keywords: attitude, survey, ageism, elderly, bias, media, character portrayal, character analysis, book analysis, media analysis, poetry
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Lessons & Activities | Overview | Objectives | Evaluation | Subjects | Funding
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Overview and Background Information
Unit Overview and Background Information for Teachers
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Unit Objectives
Students will be able to:
- examine their own preconceived views of older people
- draw and describe an older person
- evaluate the portrayal of older people in the media
- develop a concept of “how old is old”
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Unit/Lesson Evaluation
A Look at Them Pre Test
A Look at Them Post Test
A Look at Them Pre/Post Tests Answer Key
These activities may be useful for pre and post evaluation and would merit placement in student portfolios for future reference.
Pre-Attitude Survey - Pre Activity 1A
Help the N.I.A. Processing Out Worksheet - Activity 1B
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Funding
Positively Aging® Curriculum Program Funding 1997-2008:
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Research Resources
National Institute on Aging
Science Education Partnership Award
Grant # R25 RR 18549
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