Young scholars examine their personal interests in culture/ethnicity and what they value in terms of physical vs. Personal characteristics. They discuss the forces in society that cause gender discrimination.

Students identify word problems that show stereotyping and calculate the percentages.

Students discuss gender bias and non-traditional career areas as they relate to governmental appointed positions. The participate in a simulation in which they apply for and decide who would get traditionally male positions in the Dept....

Students talk about the influence of media on gender equity perception.

Students review employment statistics and wages over the past 20 years. They examine the Federal Work Force Laws. They apply formulas to find the rate of change in the minimum wage.

Students explore various careers that involve math.

High schoolers explore gender bias in the workplace.

Learners calculate living expenses for a non-traditional career choice. They examine interest, balancing a checkbook, and financing cars and homes.

High schoolers research Athens and Sparta and based on their research they are to make a visual aid showing their findings.

Students research Athens and Sparta and make a list of what was acceptable and not acceptable for men and women during this time.

Students discuss emotions and decide as a group which emotions are O.K. for males/females. They discuss solutions to gender bias in terms of the different emotions and write a reflective essay about what they learn from the discussion.

Students examine the role of religion with men and women.

Students explore how to make their language gender neutral.

Students examine careers that are not traditional to their gender.

Third graders are introduced to the concepts of force and motion. In groups, they travel between stations to analyze the effect of force and motion on various objects. They research how various careers use these concepts as well.

Third graders examine their own city governments. They investigate the rights and responsibilities of individuals as well as government services in their town. Students invite members of the governing body to speak to the class.

Students will learn the skills necessary to create multi-media presentations and internet activities that demonstrate a deep understanding of their subject matter. Learning through a variety of unique experiences allows children to...

Students examine the story of Emmett Till. In this Civil Rights Movement lesson, students investigate the impact of the Emmett Till lynching and trial. Students write a thesis statement that explores the lynching as a pivotal moment in...

Students explore career options. In this career lesson, students discover non-traditional career options for genders as they draw people at work in jobs and discuss them.

Students learn about gender biases.  In this careers lesson, students list possible careers with the gender associated with them.  Students discuss gender biases and complete an activity where they find pictures in magazines...

Students recognize gender bias and stereotyping. In this self-esteem lesson, students listen to Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and discuss how girls can be successful and provide positive role models for others.

Students participate in activities to develop life skills related to gender equity.  In this gender equity activity, students examine the roles of people using hats. Students will role play various occupations related to the hats....

Students determine that there are nontraditional careers for their gender. In this gender equity lesson, students along with the guidance counselor discuss different jobs and vocations by looking at associated tools and props. Students...

Students examine non-traditional careers by gender.  In this guidance lesson, students discover career options are not limited by gender.  Students identify a career of interest to them and illustrate themselves.