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WorksheetsIdentity, diversity, stereotypes, injustice & taking action!
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 38mins
What makes up our identity? Check all that are correct!
What we think and believe
Our personalities
Our cultures
Things people can see
Things people can't see
Where does our identity come from?
We buy it in the identity section of the store
We are born with parts of our identity, and some comes from our families and communities.
We are born with it.
We get to choose our identity.
True or False? Our religion is often part of our identity.
True
False
True or False? Our values are often part of our identity.
True
False
Check the parts of our identity that can be seen by others.
our appearance
the colour of our skin
our values
our thoughts and feelings
What is part of your identity that you are proud of?
In your own words, what did we learn "diversity" means, when we are talking about people?
What are somethings that almost ALL people have in common? Check all that you think are correct!
we all need food
we all need water
we all need love
we all need shelter
People are more alike than they are different.
True
False
Not sure!
What were some of the products and places that it is important to have diversity? Check all that you think are correct.
the government
schools
bookshops and toy stores
movies, TV, social media
sports teams
Why do you think some people get uncomfortable when they are with people who are different from them?
How can you ask a person about themselves in a respectful way? Check off the ones that you think are respectful.
“In my family we _____. Is that different in your family?”
“Can I ask you about…”
“Do you feel comfortable talking about…”
"I think that's weird."
What are two stereotypes that we learned that some people have about boys and girls?
What can you do when you hear someone being prejudiced against someone else?
Stereotypes can be about positive things (Asian people are good at math) and about negative things (pitbulls are bad dogs).
True
False
I don't know
Check off all the sentences that are stereotypes below.
All black people like basketball and rap music.
All women like to clean and cook.
All boys are stronger than girls.
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people don't have to pay tax and they are lazy.
Poor people don't work hard enough.
Where do stereotypes come from? Check all that you think are true!
our families
our friends
TV, movies, and social media
school
What does being prejudiced mean?
being nice to everyone
being mean
having a negative opinion about someone's identity.
a type of juice
What can you do when you hear someone being prejudiced against someone else?
What is a stereotype? Click all that you think are correct.
Stereotypes are assumptions we make about someone because of one part of their identity.
Stereotypes are when we have a picture or idea in our minds about whole groups of people.
Stereotypes are very harmful because they cause us to judge people before we have met them.
A stereotype is about a whole group - even if it’s not true for lots of the group members.
Stereotypes are a new type of stereo that lets you listen to all different types of music.
What is injustice?
injustice is a type of identity
Injustice is when someone or a group of people are treated unfairly.
injustice is a stereotype
What is prejudice?
a nice way to treat someone
a type of religion
judging someone before we know them
In class, we learned about some injustices in Canadian history. What are some of them? Check all that you think are correct.
Residential Schools
When the government banned the First Nations from doing potlatches
Women not being allowed to vote
Inuit people being forced from their lands
We learned about many ways prejudices people have can led to injustices. Check the situations that we learned were prejudiced in class.
only showing boys on a poster for science club.
a principal assuming all parents have $18.00 for a field trip
Inviting everyone in your class to your birthday except the two students who need extra help.
not getting a big slice of cake
What did you learn about Malala?
What is an activist?
a person who stands up when there is injustice and works to make changes
an actor
a trouble maker
What is TRUE about Shannen Koostachin. Check everything that you think is true.
She was a Cree girl who never got to go to school in a real school
She asked the government to build a school in her community.
She wanted the government to give equal money to all First Nations schools.
She inspired many students and teachers to become activists.
In the book, "Separate but Equal", what did Mr. Mendez have to do to change the law about Mexican children attending public school?
Start a petition
Talk to the school officials
Move to a different country
Take the school board to court
What is racism?
Check off the appropriate things you can say to someone when they’ve said or done something hurtful.
What you said was very hurtful. Please don't speak that way.
You are a looser.
How do you think people feel when you say that?
I hate you for saying those things.
