Social Development

Racial IssuesLesson 1

6th Grade 1

What do you think about this statement?

Making a decision about a person or group of people without really knowing them is

unkind and unfair.

6th Grade 2

What could cause you to make decisions about people?

Racial Issues• Racism- hatred of one person by another

due to their race or culture.• What are some basic examples of Racism?

–Name calling–Bullying–Slurs–Discrimination-Isolation

6th Grade 3

6th Grade 4

GenocideThe act and intent to

deliberately and systematically destroy an

entire people.Bias Motivated ViolenceIndividual:

Murder Rape

Assault

Community:

Arson TerrorismVandalism

Discrimination

Economic EmploymentEducational

Political

HousingSegregation

Individual Acts of Prejudice

Bullying Name Calling Slurs

Ridicule Social Avoidance De humanization

Bias

Stereotyping Insensitive Remarks Belittling Jokes NoninclusiveLanguage

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What Can You Do?

• What can you do if you encounter racism?– Speak up– Be educated about other cultures– Don’t make assumptions/Get to know

people– Include everyone to join your

groups/friends

6th Grade 5

6th Grade 6

STOP HERE

This is the end of Racial Issues

Lesson 1

Gang Issues

Lesson 26th Grade 7

Gangs A Gang is a group of people who often use violence

or intimidation tactics.

• It can be tempting to join a gang because some people feel secure, a sense of family, loyalty, and protection.

• Gangs can be dangerous and often YOU have to do something violent to become a part of it. In some gangs, members may have to vandalize, steal, assault, and possibly sell drugs.

6th Grade 8

Avoiding Gangs• Tell and adult if you are approached by a

gang member• Be clear to others that you are not

interested in joining a gang• Stay away from areas where gangs hang

out

6th Grade 9

• Join a sports team or club• Volunteer with a

neighborhood watch group• Coach a sports team for

younger teams• Get involved in your

community

6th Grade 10

Other Choices Besides Gangs..