Gender Identity
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, Grades 9-12, Lesson 7
Source: Family Life and Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) curriculum, Public Health – Seattle & King County Summary: In this lesson, students will learn relevant terms, distinguish between myths and stereotypes regarding LGBT people and learn about being an ally.
To view this lesson click here: Q & A on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Source: Advocates for Youth
Summary: This interactive lesson is designed to allow participants to ask questions and hear from gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning people in the form of a panel discussion. The activity addresses and assists participants to move beyond stereotypes and promote acceptance and respect for all people irrespective of their sexual orientation. The lesson requires a panel composed of youth and young adults who are openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. Introduction to Gender Identity and Gender Expression
Source: Advocates for Youth Summary: The purpose of this lesson is to increase awareness of and empathy with people who are transgender. Participants read the story of a transgender teen aloud and then discuss the story in small groups followed by a discussion with the entire group. Suggested questions for guiding a discussion are found at the end of the lesson plan.
To view this lesson click here: Who Am I?
Source: Advocates for Youth Summary: The purpose of this lesson is to get participants thinking about their own identities and how discrimination and privilege affect their lives. Participants break up into small groups to complete and discuss a handout designed to get them to think about social groups, then complete another handout individually. Suggested questions for leading a group discussion are included.
To view this lesson click here: How to be a Super Activist or Ally
Source: Advocates for Youth Summary: In this lesson participants identify ways to be an activist and/or ally to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people. The lesson relies heavily on group activity and requires students to work together to create ways to fight homophobia and transphobia.
To view this lesson click here: What Can I Do to Create Safe Space?
Source: Advocates for Youth Summary: This lesson relies heavily on group role play to get participants thinking about why they should care about homophobia and transphobia and ways they can prevent it.
To view this lesson click here: Gender Lifelines
Source: ETR ReCAPP Website Summary: In this lesson, students learn definitions for sex, gender identity, and gender role, and draw their own individual “lifelines” from birth to present day on adding machine tape, marking significant events that have had an impact on their gender roles and identities. After completing lifelines, they break into small groups of 4 to discuss and process. While it does provide a definition of gender identity and briefly discusses transgender, the emphasis of this lesson as written is gender roles.
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