ERC+Cycle+2+Theme+Tolerance

Tolerance(Definition)

“A fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one’s own; freedom from bigotry…Interest in and concern for ideas, opinions, practices, etc., foreign to one’s own; a liberal, undogmatic viewpoint” (//Random House Unabridged Dictionary//).

=Lesson Plans (Sec. IV)=

Complete the following Personality test:



 * Directions**: Study videos focusing on both positive and negative role models. Complete the celebrity profile assignment.

by Pasquale Vari

Videos:

Teens react to Toddlers and Tiaras []

Negative Media on Women []

Media, how we perceive ourselves []

Good/Bad role models []

Effects of mass media on teens []




 * Directions**: Students will be randomly paired and asked to complete "The Ethical Profile". Use videos on Racism, Abortion and Mosque at Ground Zero dedate to complete the video portion of this assignment.

by Pasquale Vari

__Videos__:

What would you do: **Racism** []

What would you do: **Muslims in America** []

Abortion: **Pro Life** []

Abortion: **Pro Choice** []

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 * Build a Mosque at Ground Zero**

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 * ABC News Mosque at Ground Zero**




 * Directions**: Complete the reflection sheet focusing on how an individual's "Ethical Profile" contributes to the tolerance and intolerance of others.



by Pasquale Vari


 * Directions**: Students watch the film, "Changing Lanes" and answer questions using the terms related to the Competency, "Reflects on Ethical Issues"

After answering the questions a "forum" is held with students responding to questions developed around the concepts.

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