Move over Wonder Woman ... here come the Wonder Girls! Using video clips of photographer Paola Gianturco talking about her work, pupils consider the life experiences of girls around the world, including places such as Tonga and India. They also hear one young innovator's idea for social change and use the notes they have taken to develop their own ideas to improve the lives of women and girls.

Concepts

gender, gender bias, gender equality, gender roles, advocacy, domestic violence, school violence, photograph analysis

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners develop their own ideas to advocate for women and girls around the world 

Classroom Considerations

• Class members need the Internet to watch the videos
• Some clips mention violence against girls and women

Pros

• Discussion ideas make information relevant
• Clips include a peer talking about her efforts to advocate for women and girls, making the activities motivating for young people

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.10 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