Subject/Grade: Health    Lesson 6: How Discrimination Affects Your Self-Image

Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

(f) Express insights of the effects of stereotyping and discrimination on self and others.

(i)Explore and describe what one can think, say, and do to develop and/or support a positive self-image in both self and others (e.g., recognize and refrain from derogatory comments related to any aspect of one’s self-image, challenge stereotypes, bias, and discrimination that are based on appearance and/or self-image).

CP5.7 Create visual artworks that express ideas about, and draw inspiration from, pop culture.

(k) Describe meaning of own artwork

I can identify scenarios with examples of discrimination.

I can identify how being discriminated against could change how you feel about yourself.

I can spread positivity and inclusivity throughout my classroom and school environment.

What is discrimination? Why might someone be discriminated against?

How might being discriminated against change how you feel about yourself?

How can I spread positive messages about one’s self and support togetherness in the school environment?

Prerequisite Learning:

Students may need to recall the previous Zootopia lesson to understand different ways that discrimination can occur.

Thoughts about how stereotypes and discrimination may make one feel (from exit slip, Lesson 4)

Instructional Strategies: 

Reading a Story

Think, Pair, Share

Poster Making

Stage 2: Determine Evidence for Assessing Learning

Summative: Poster Assignment Poster Rubric

Stage 3: Build Learning Plan

Begin by reading the story When We Were Alone by David A. Robinson and Julie Flett. When We Were Alone (particularly great story around Truth and Reconciliation Day)

Review that discrimination is unfair treatment of a particular person or group based on prejudice.

Development:                                        Length of Time: 20-25 mins

(5 minutes) Have students reflect and discuss in their table groups the following:

• Who is being discriminated against in the story? And why?
• Why else might someone be discriminated against? 
• How would being discriminated against affect one’s self image?

(15-20 minutes) Have each table share their thoughts and the teacher records answers on the board. After each group has shared, ask them to brainstorm ways to combat discrimination and develop a positive self image and write them on the board (ex. Avoid using derogatory terms about others/yourself, challenging stereotypes/educating others about exceptions to stereotypes, surround yourself with supportive people, educate others about the harms of discrimination, make a list of positive things about yourself/others)

Learning Closure:                                 Length of Time: 30-45 mins

Assign students to make posters that either depict the harms of stereotyping/discrimination OR promotes ways to build a positive self-image. 

(This will be the summative assessment for the unit.)

Recognizing Discrimination | Learning for Justice

When We Were Alone (or the physical book)

White Board & Markers

8.5” x 11” Paper

Pencils & Colouring Utensils

 Possible Adaptations/

Differentiation:

Pick a story that would be helpful for your class environment.

Allow for students to record a video for announcements/write articles for the school newsletter instead of a poster. 

Management Strategies:

3,2,1…

Walk around the room to ensure students are on task.

 Safety Considerations:

Be sure not to talk about topics that could be triggering to some students.