Do most people hold the same assumptions about a group? Why or why not?
Do assumptions tell us anything about the people who make up these categories?
How do assumptions affect your behavior toward others.
Discussion questions
How much of Jeremy Lin's popularity is attributed to his race?
Are the criticisms Lin is facing based more on stereotypes or generalizations?
What are stereotypes?
Bell work
Make a list of the different categories of students that might exist in a school
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Activity Questions
Do assumptions apply to everyone in a group?
Discussion questions
How much of Jeremy Lin's popularity is attributed to his race?
Are the criticisms Lin is facing based more on stereotypes or generalizations?