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Ageism can be
defined as making a judgment about a person simply based on age. For example,
some adults always speak in a condescending tone to small children; these
adults may hold an ageist attitude, assuming that younger kids can’t understand
anything beyond baby talk. Another common instance of ageism is in the case of
older adults or senior citizens, when they are portrayed in the media as being
feeble or weak-minded.
U.S. Department of Labor: Equal Employment Opportunity
The International Longevity Center-USA Report Ageism in America
ELEMENTARY GRADES (3-5)
MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8)
HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)
Standards
Activities and
embedded assessments address the following standards (McREL 4th edition)
Language Arts
Standard 8:
Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes
Civics
Standard 9: Understands
the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, beliefs, and
principles of American constitutional democracy
Standard 11: Understands the role of diversity in American life and the importance of shared values, political beliefs, and civic beliefs in an increasingly diverse American society
Standard 24: Understands the meaning of citizenship in the United States, and knows the requirements for citizenship and naturalization
Standard 25: Understands issues regarding personal, political, and economic rights
United States History
Standard 31: Understands
economic, social, and cultural developments in the contemporary United States
