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Young scholars explore equality by analyzing their own classroom belongings. In this gender bias lesson, students investigate their classroom and identify objects as either male or female biased. Young scholars collaborate while exploring the idea and participate in a classroom discussion afterwards.

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gender roles, gender, gender bias

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classroom investigation, gender bias, gender stereotypes, male or female, english language arts
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3rd - 6th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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