In some ways, sameness is great - we have same hobbies, we go to the same school, etc. But in what ways does sameness get us into trouble? How does sameness lead to stereotypes, bullying, and other things we don't want to see in the world? Learn how appreciating differences and becoming allies to one another can make a difference.

1. The Trouble with Sameness
Grades 3 and 4
Nightingale-Bamford School
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2. Picture a…
close your eyes and quickly visualize who
comes to mind when you think of the
following:
• Police Officer
• House Cleaner
• Fire Fighter
• Babysitter/Nanny
• Mechanic
• Doctor
• Teacher
• Garbage Picker-Upper
• Scientist
• Basketball Player
• Singer
• Model
• Criminal
• Dancer
• Construction Worker
• Lawyer
• Receptionist
• Nurse
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3. Let’s compare!
• What similarities do you see?
• Why do you think most of us
thought of the same kinds of
people?
• If you DIDN’T see what most
of us thought, why was that,
do you think?
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4. Details, Details
Turn to nearby neighbors and talk
about messages in society about
what girls are, what they like,
what they don’t like, what activities
do they do, what they wear, what
they become when they grow up,
etc.
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5. How Did We Get There
From Here?
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6. How Do We Do It To
Ourselves?
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7. What It’s Called in Adult World
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8. How Do We Stop It?
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9. “Be the change you wish to
see in the world.”
Gandhi
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10. Have a Great Day!
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