The following curriculum materials are designed to be used with the Achievement Television program Advocacy and Citizenship. VHS tapes of the program can be ordered through the Gift Shop of the Academy of Achievement web site.
Program Overview
The fifth module focuses on discrimination. Panelists share their views on the current
effects of discrimination in our culture. While there have been gains, many remain
token examples rather than deep societal change. There has been no magic fix and
panelists urge students to look inward to do their share in breaking down stereotypes
on which discrimination is built. Panelists explore programs and attitudes that promote
a different way of treating each other and developing a common cultural vision that
doesnpt leave anyone out.
Viewing/Facilitation Strategies
Introduce the Pre-Viewing Activity to the entire class. After students complete
the Cause/Effect activity, allow time for them to share their ideas.
Review the profiles of the guest panelists and discuss each persons training
and achievements. Discuss terms.
View Module V and if time allows, immediately break into groups for the group
activity.
During a following class period, have the telecast available for review. Ask
students to select a Curriculum Connections Activity to complete independently or
with a partner.
Assign the research project as a class requirement or as an optional independent
project.
Student Activities
Pre-Viewing Activity:
After a class discussion about the meaning of discrimination, students individually
brainstorm causes, effects, and examples of discriminatory acts.
Group Activity
In small groups, students develop a public service commercial that exposes and denounces
a form of discrimination in our society.
Curriculum Connections Activities
Creative Writing: Rosa Parks: Pioneer for Civil Rights
Social Studies: Cliques and Stereotypes
Current Events: Telling Events
Research Project
Students conduct research on individuals or organizations that have successfully
advocated for an end to some form of discrimination. They use their research to develop
a script for a program on the History Channel or a web site.
