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A "Moment" of Unprotected Sex Leads to HPV
In a health class, participants read a story about a young woman who contacted HPV. The story is not included in the lesson plan, but is easily located on the Internet. The teacher then describes different scenarios for individuals to...
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Mexican Americans Role In The United States
Students investigate the role of Mexican Americans in the history of the United States. They use the information to answer guided questions. Students conduct class discussion about the varying roles of Mexican Americans. Also they write...
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Comparison and Contrast: Neat People vs. Sloppy People and Batting Clean-up and Striking Out
After your class reads Neat People vs. Sloppy People and Batting Clean-up and Striking Out, provide them with this resource. Use it as a quiz or a homework assignment to assess your class's understanding of the author's purpose, the...
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Equal Rights for Men?
Study the issue of gender bias in court cases with a resource that ponders the extent of gender equality. Learners examine cultural images of men and women and examine court cases dealing issues such as women in the military.
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How Are We Different?
Young scholars discuss the differences between boys and girls. In this acceptance lesson, students view pictures of boys and girls and use a Venn Diagram to chart their differences. Young scholars discuss boy activities and girl...
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Women Writers and Dissent in 20th and 21st Century American Literature
Tenth graders read examples of writings by women authors showing their dissent. After completion of their reading, they brainstorm on why they believe female authors have criticized society. In groups, they use the Internet to research...
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That's A "GIRLS" Job!
Students discuss the traditional roles of men and women at home and in the working world. In this gender lesson, students observe someone who holds a job usually thought to be held by one gender. Students direct their attention to the...
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Media Literacy Final Project
Young scholars meet as a class to discuss a variety of media literacy topics before breaking into groups to conduct research on one aspect of the topic. In order to gather information, they watch episodes of the Simpson's television show...
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Men, Women, and Careers
Teach young learners that they can have any job they want, no matter their gender! An elementary lesson plan emphasizes that while some jobs may be more closely associated with men or with women, people of either gender can complete...
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Georgia O’Keeffe
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 3 short answer questions about Georgia O'Keeffe. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise.
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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 5
Students analyze female artists who work in the genres of rock and roll, and alternative rock music. They complete an information sheet on biographical information.
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Charades and Roles
Fifth graders explore the roles that an individual may have and how these roles complement their family lives. The concepts are examined through a game of charades.
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Issues of Gender
Students develop their own orginal artwork that represents their own ideas about gender. In groups, they discuss and design a tableaux that shows society's view on gender over time. Using any item in popular culture, they discuss what...
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Children's March Teacher's Guide, Activity 6
Students see the role that different genders played in the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham. They explain how popular culture influences them.