They Don't Know Me: Exposing The Myths and Establishing The Facts about Immigration
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They Don't Know Me: Exposing The Myths and Establishing The Facts about Immigration
grades:  Middle School (6-8) 

Lesson Summary:

From the ADL- Anti Defamation League:

This lesson helps students to differentiate the myths from the facts about immigrants and immigration. Students participate in a quiz and analyze a political cartoon in order to better understand how stereotypes and scapegoating are used to marginalize immigrants. They then hear immigrant testimonials, view a video clip and investigate scenarios in order to increase their empathy and develop their skills as allies to targeted individuals and communities.



Objectives

  • Students will distinguish myths from facts regarding immigrants and immigration. 
  • Students will learn how stereotyping and scapegoating marginalizes groups. 
  • Students will increase their understanding of the impact of anti-immigrant bias. 
  • Students will identify and practice strategies for being an ally to targeted individuals and groups.

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The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.

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