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Inequalities in Education

What you will learn

• Some groups face inequalities in Education.

Success Criteria

•Outline the inequalities faced by taking notes on a documentary.

•Answer questions to identify the inequalities that exist.

Task 1- Placemat Activity

Why is education so important in a country

like America?

• Your teacher will give each group the placemat activity sheet.

• Individually, two reasons why education is important in the USA.

• As a group, decide on your top 5 and be prepared to share them with the class.

1.2.3.4.5.

Placemat Activity

Answers…• Part of the American Dream• Bettering yourself• Millions of immigrants went to

the USA based their dreams of a better life on getting a good education for themselves and their children.

Education in the USA

1. For many Americans, what could a lack of education lead to?

2. Who is more likely to drop out of high school?

3. Look at the statistics for 2009. Write down the % of high school diplomas for Black, Hispanics and Whites.

4. Outline the Bilingual Education act.

8 Mark Credit KU Question

• What social and economic problems do some people face in the USA?

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Task• We are going to watch a documentary

on Education in the USA. As you watch, take notes on the following:

• The different Schools• What they are like• How are they different? • Where does the money come from to

fund them?

Can I…

•Outline the inequalities faced by taking notes on a documentary.

•Answer questions to identify the inequalities that exist.