Main Compelling Questions found in this unit:

• What is Implicit Bias and how does it impact our community? 

• What is the relationship between Implicit Bias and our values, personality traits, cultural background and life experiences? 

Age Range: Grades 6-8

Objectives:

• Students will be able to define Implicit Bias, identify how it is shaped by cultural beliefs and value systems, and analyze its impact on individual and group behaviors

• Students will cooperatively improvise using movement and dialogue to explore personal values and societal behaviors

• Students will examine their own responsibilities as citizens and identify practices to reduce harmful stereotyping