Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sex Determination: More Complicated Than You Thought

For Students 9th - 10th
There are vastly different systems of sex determination among animal life on earth. In this TED Ed presentation biologist, Aaron Reedy, shows us the incredible differences between species when it comes to determination of gender. [5:46]
Primary
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Sexual Selection

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses many details pertaining to sexual selection and gender differences in sexual selection. The rationale behind the increased female investment in the process is discussed. Provides many examples of the sexual selection process.
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...
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.
Website
Other

Theories About the Construction of Gender Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the basic theories of the construction of gender identity.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Genetic Inheritance Aqa

For Students 9th - 10th
Our genes are inherited from our parents, and the different combinations of these genes make us unique. Genetic inheritance controls the characteristics of all living things. This lesson focuses on the inheritance of biological sex in...
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Difference Between Monoecious and Dioecious Organisms

For Students 9th - 10th
Monoecious refers to organisms having both male and female characteristics in a single individual, i.e., a hermaphrodite, while dioecious organisms have separated genders. The two terms are compared for their similarities an differences...