The Human RACE: One Species, Many Opinions
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Lee Gambol
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 231-4600 ext. 3202
Fax: (216) 231-9960
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Sciences, Social Studies/History
Character Education, Sciences, Social Studies/History
The RACE exhibit looks at humans through the eyes of history, science, and lived experience. Students will be asked to participate in activities and discuss ideas that may challenge how they think about race, human variation, and the values that cultures place upon these variations. Alan Goodman, a biological anthropologist who worked on the RACE exhibit, gives this quote: “All skin colors, whether light or dark, are not due to race but to adaptation for life under the sun.” It is this biological view of the human race that we emphasize during this discussion.
1. We begin with a basic definition of anthropology.2. Students are asked to participate in a series of 'segregation exercises' to illustrate the concepts of categorization and the assigning of values to specific human variations.3. Students view a brief video created by a teen filmmaker that explores the messages that American society gives to African-American teens about their value and worth to society.4. Students will look at current genetic research focusing on the similarity of all human races.5. Time is allowed for discussion and questions.
Participants will:Relate how science cannot support the reality of race as a valid biological concept. Describe the scientific basis for the statement: “We are all Africans” Describe the scientific reasons for differences in skin color. Relate how the social concept of “race” has historically affected African-Americans and other groups. Relate how the social concept of “race” continues to affect our treatment of others.
40-50 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Interactive Cost: $120.00Point to Point Cost: $120.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $120.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
$120 per programSpecial Offers — Bundle up and save!$10 off per program when 5 or more programs are scheduled.*NOTE* Schools in Lorain County, Ohio can receive this program free of charge thanks to a grant from the Nordson Corporation Foundation.
Cancellations must be made at least seven days before the scheduled appointment. Failure to cancel in advance will result in being charged the price of the program. There is no charge if your program is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen technical problems.
We suggest doing a test connection within one week of your scheduled program, especially for first time clients.
Request this Program Now
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Sciences, Social Studies/History
Character Education, Sciences, Social Studies/History
The RACE exhibit looks at humans through the eyes of history, science, and lived experience. Students will be asked to participate in activities and discuss ideas that may challenge how they think about race, human variation, and the values that cultures place upon these variations. Alan Goodman, a biological anthropologist who worked on the RACE exhibit, gives this quote: “All skin colors, whether light or dark, are not due to race but to adaptation for life under the sun.” It is this biological view of the human race that we emphasize during this discussion.
1. We begin with a basic definition of anthropology.2. Students are asked to participate in a series of 'segregation exercises' to illustrate the concepts of categorization and the assigning of values to specific human variations.3. Students view a brief video created by a teen filmmaker that explores the messages that American society gives to African-American teens about their value and worth to society.4. Students will look at current genetic research focusing on the similarity of all human races.5. Time is allowed for discussion and questions.
Participants will:Relate how science cannot support the reality of race as a valid biological concept. Describe the scientific basis for the statement: “We are all Africans” Describe the scientific reasons for differences in skin color. Relate how the social concept of “race” has historically affected African-Americans and other groups. Relate how the social concept of “race” continues to affect our treatment of others.
40-50 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Interactive Cost: $120.00Point to Point Cost: $120.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $120.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
$120 per programSpecial Offers — Bundle up and save!$10 off per program when 5 or more programs are scheduled.*NOTE* Schools in Lorain County, Ohio can receive this program free of charge thanks to a grant from the Nordson Corporation Foundation.
Cancellations must be made at least seven days before the scheduled appointment. Failure to cancel in advance will result in being charged the price of the program. There is no charge if your program is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen technical problems.
We suggest doing a test connection within one week of your scheduled program, especially for first time clients.
Request this Program Now