Potato Activity

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

AFS International Programs USA. (2017). Potato activity. Retrieved from https://www.afsusa.org/educators/teachers-toolbox/lesson-plans/potato-activity/

Tags:

  1. AFS
  2. denial
  3. differences
  4. nontext-based
  5. openness
  6. polarization
  7. self-awareness
  8. stereotypes
  9. stereotyping
  10. storytelling
  11. visual learning

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Give examples of how grouping people together can lead to overlooking differences. 2. Define stereotypes and why they are dangerous. 3. Recognize themselves as influenced by their own culture.