There's more to Title IX than equality in sports. The federal statute—aimed at preventing gender discrimination—guides how schools handle everything from sports to sexual assault. A series of clips from athletes and schools delves into the impact of the law, while extension activities take a look at its direct influence on the news or school community.

Concepts

title ix, equality, equal rights, gender equality, gender, gender bias, gender roles, women's rights

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Instructional Ideas

• Review videos and use note taking sheet to discover the impact of Title IX 

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need Internet access to view the clips
• One video discusses sexual assault

Pros

• Content is relevant to daily lives of class members
• Extension activities allow for exploration of real-world impact of Title IX

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.10