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The Movies, the Academy Awards and Implicit Bias Lesson PlanThe Movies, the Academy Awards and Implicit Bias Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
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Video
Year
2015
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The Movies, the Academy Awards and Implicit Bias

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"And the award goes to. . . " High schoolers investigate bias in the movie industry by reading articles, watching a short video, and examining data about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) membership, nominees, and recipients of Academy Awards. They craft an award acceptance speech using information they learned in their study.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

film, bias, media bias, film analysis, racism, stereotypes, persuasive speeches, writing speeches, giving speeches, controversial topics

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups research the representation of the nominees and recipients of this year's many awards programs, while another group researches the current membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a projection device for the video and copies of multiple articles

Pros

  • Includes links to articles for those who want to access additional information
  • Offers a list of ideas to include in their speeches

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.W.3 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2

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