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How Are We Different?

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Students discuss the differences between boys and girls.  In this acceptance lesson, students view pictures of boys and girls and use a Venn Diagram to chart their differences.  Students discuss boy activities and girl activities and if it is okay for someone to do both girl and boy activities.  Students make a poster using magazine pictures to represent boy activities, girl activities and non-stereotypical activities.

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accepting others, differences

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acceptance, boys vs girls, differences, english language arts
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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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