Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Selling Stereotypes Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of a stereotype, and they explore the messages they receive regarding differences between boys and girls. They watch and discuss a video of a little girl questioning why companies market boys' and...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Patriarchal Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what is meant by patriarchy, the characteristics of a patriarchal society, its history, about patriarchal societies in the world today, and some examples of patriarchy within families.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Men & Women: How Do We Define the Roles of Men and Women?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How do we define the roles of men and women?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

For Students 9th - 10th
Moon Shadow is eight years old when he sails from the Middle Kingdom (China) to the land of the Golden Mountain (America) where he meets his father, Windrider, for the first time. In San Francisco, Moon Shadow and his father endure...
Activity
Trinity University

Gender and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines how the role of women has changed in America. Also includes links to additional information.
Handout
Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Victorian Theories of Sex and Sexuality

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Victorian Web allows one to read about relationships between Victorian men and women. This article focuses on the sexual tensions and stereotypes prevalent during the Victorian Era, and defines the "roles" of men and...
Article
Other

Differences How Boys and Girls Solve Math Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Gives overview of study which evaluated first graders for differences in math ability and the results.
Article
Other

Ithaca College: Aggression Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of research that looks at potential gender bias in aggression studies. Describes a few of the studies and their outcomes.
Website
Other

Theories About the Construction of Gender Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the basic theories of the construction of gender identity.
Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Gender Dysphoria

For Students 9th - 10th
This medical resource describes possible causes of gender identity issues, along with common experiences and problems transgender individuals may face. Also includes a discussion of potential medical interventions, including sex...
Activity
Other

Austin Community College: Gender and Sexuality

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides notes from a college Psychology class from Austin Community College. Discusses the causes and effects of gender stereotyping and gender polarization.