Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Marriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights Lesson PlanMarriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights Lesson Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Lesson Plan

Marriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Marriage Equality: Different Strategies for Attaining Equal Rights lesson plan also includes:
  • Project
  • Join to access all included materials

Students examine gays rights issues in the United States. In this gay marriage lesson, students investigate how people have made their cases before the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government to secure their civil rights. Students write essays regarding the topic.

12 Views 28 Downloads
Concepts

gay marriage, gay rights, civil rights, human rights, civics

Additional Tags

civil rights, gay marriage, gay rights, social studies
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
2 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Research
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

American Jews and Civil Rights

Curated OER
Tenth graders examine the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's and how American Jews were involved. They discuss the responsibilities of any minority or ethnic group. They consider the process of change in politics as well.
10th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Women of the Movement: Civil Rights Movement in Alabama

Alabama Department of Archives and History
Many know of Rosa Parks involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, but who were other female leaders? The instructional activity focuses on female Civil Rights leaders and their achievements. Scholars complete research, participate in...
4th - 6th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Separate is Not Equal: Brown vs. Board of Education

Curated OER
Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark case, but what other cases were influenced by its decision? By researching 1 of 14 civil rights legislative events, scholars follow this court case through recent events. Keeping in mind 6...
5th - 10th Social Studies & History
Primary

Loc: The Civil Rights Era: A Civil Rights Act of 1964 Pamphlet

Library of Congress
From the archives of the Library of Congress read the pamphlet that explained the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in plain language. Find out all the different issues the law addressed and what one could do if the law wasn't being followed. A...
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Website

University of Toronto: Women's Human Rights Resources Database

University of Toronto (Canada)
This database provides a wealth of information on women's rights. Topics include civil rights, feminism, marriage, politics, violence against women, and social reform.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Interactive

The Long Struggle for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights

DocsTeach
Academics analyze 10 primary documents and photos to create a timeline of the LQBTQ+ movement. The activity includes an online worksheet. Scholars also participate in a group discussion to understand the long struggle the LGBTQ+...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Civil Rights for All: Civil Rights Movement

K20 LEARN
The Civil Rights Movement was only the beginning. Using images and a series of queries, learners consider current fights for equality. After viewing video clips profiling the women's rights movement, the American Indian Movement, and...
3 hrs 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Equality, Sports, and Title IX

TED-Ed
Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, how have schools gone about ensuring that girls receive equal treatment in the realm of sports? This is a descriptive and engaging resource that clearly explains the variety of tests used to protect...
5 mins 9th - 12th Social Studies & History
Handout

Women, Human Rights and Decision Making

Other
This article covers the issue of women's empowerment and their full and equal participation in public life, including Governments' obligations to ensure the Human Right to full and equal participation in power and decision-making.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Civil Rights: Demanding Equality

Annenberg Foundation
This unit embraces those individuals who have brought change to the United States in both social and political equality through a Video on Demand, activities, and other enlightening resources.
9th - 10th Social Studies & History
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use