Lesson Plan

Homophobia: What is It? What Can We Do About It?

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A two-part lesson focuses on the sensitive issues of homophobia, discrimination, sexuality, and gender. Middle schoolers discuss individual and institutional discrimination, personal rights, homosexuality, and bullying.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
harassment, bullying, homophobia, social skills, human rights, civil rights, diversity
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Additional Tags
bullying, diversity issues, homophobia, diversity, harassment, human rights, social responsibility, rules for discussion, individual discrimination, institutional discrimination, sl.7.1., social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use in a health class or peer counseling group
  • Incorporate into a larger unit on cyberbullying
Classroom Considerations
  • Discusses teen suicide and harassment; be sure that your class can discuss these issues with maturity and respect
  • Touches on an important topic, but may not fit the needs or be appropriate for all classrooms
Pros
  • Includes a printer-friendly version
  • Lesson provides background information, discussion opportunities, and ways to implement an acceptance plan in their school
Cons
  • None