Internet Activities

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The Problem with Profiling (cartoon)

Activity:

1. Write a paragraph: What do you think is the meaning of this political cartoon?
2. How does this cartoon make you feel? Why?

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Write your paragraph. Click the "send" button when you are finished.

Sa-i-gu, The 1992 Los Angeles Riots (article) + Short Video

Activity:

1. Skim quickly the first five paragraphs of the article.
2. Read carefully paragraph four about the damage that was done to the Korean community.
3. Watch the short video clip.
4. Write a paragraph: What are some reasons that Koreans and African Americans had such bad feelings between them?

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Write your paragraph. Click the "send" button when you are finished.

The Japanese American Internment

Activity:

1. During World War II, Japanese Americans were required to sell their belongings, leave their homes and go to 'camps'. Look at the photos and follow some of the links on this page.
2. Write a paragraph: Imagine you were an American citizen. How would you feel if you were treated as the Japanese Americans were treated? Would being in the camps be equally hard for children, teens, adults and seniors? Why or why not?

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Write your paragraph. Click the "send" button when you are finished.

Lynching (Wikipedia article - scroll down to view images)

Activity:

1. Lynching is when a group of people hang someone without any arrest, trial, etc. Look at the lynching photos.
2. Write a paragraph: Lynchings were often attended by whole families. Many of these photos were made into postcards and sold as souvenirs. In your opinion, what does this show about the relationship between blacks and whites in America's past?

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The TV Arab

Activity:

1. Scan paragraphs 1 and 2. Find the words 'four myths' (myth=something not true).
2. Write a paragraph: What are the 4 myths mentioned in this book review? Give a media example you have seen of one of these four myths. Do you believe any of these myths?

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Chief Joseph Surrenders

Activity:

1. Chief Joseph was the chief of the Nez Perce Indian tribe which was located in the Oregon Territory. Look at Chief Joseph's picture and read his speech.
2. Write a paragraph: What are your impressions and feelings about Chief Joseph?
3. Who were the native people who first inhabited your country? How are they treated by your society today?

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Outrage as US 'gay bashing' victim dies

Activity:

1. 'Gay Bashing' means beating up a person because s/he is gay. Read this article and answer the following questions:
2. Write a paragraph: In your opinion, what percentage of people living in the U.S. are gay? In your country?
3. Are gay people discriminated against in your country? How do you personally feel about gay people?

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Write your paragraph. Click the "send" button when you are finished.