Debunking Stereotypes About Muslims and Islam
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Debunking Stereotypes About Muslims and Islam
grades:  Middle School (6-8) 

Lesson Summary:

This lesson by Tolerance.org was not designed exclusively for Jewish students, so educators can adapt as necessary to meet their community's needs.

This activity will help students identify similarities and differences between the U.S. Muslim population and the entire U.S. population. It will also help dispel common stereotypes about Islam



Objectives

Activities will help students:

  • Read and interpret charts and graphs
  • Recognize differences within the U.S. Muslim population
  • Identify similarities and differences between the U.S. Muslim population and the entire U.S. population

Essential Questions:

  • What are some common stereotypes about Islam? 
  • How can we dispel them? 
  • How does learning about differences within a group help to dispel stereotypes? 
  • How does learning about similarities among groups help to dispel stereotypes?

Be Inspired:The ideas included are offered as starting points as you and your students explore, discover and live the lessons. Be sure to elicit and encourage student and parent participation, consistently reinforcing the value being addressed. Allow lessons to authentically develop and change based on engagement and interests.


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