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Can Girls Be Plumbers?

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Young scholars discover stereotypes in modern society.  In this gender role lesson, students create a display of "school workers" and identify  jobs as either male or female.  The young scholars discuss their choices and overcome these stereotypes.

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careers, stereotypes, gender roles, gender

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careers, gender roles, stereotypes, social studies
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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