Overview
In this lesson, students will create a map of their school that evaluates how safe and welcoming its spaces are for trans, Two-Spirit and gender expansive students. Students will consider how gender identity and expression is influenced by societal expectations. They will also explain and support personal responses to a text.
Curriculum References
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION, 8
Big Ideas: Advocating for the health and well-being of others connects us to our community.
Curricular Competencies: Propose strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying. Propose strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Create strategies for promoting the health and well-being of the school and community. Explore and describe the impact of transition and change on identities.
Content: Consequences of bullying, stereotyping, and discrimination. Influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION, 9
Big Ideas: Advocating for the health and well-being of others connects us to our community.
Curricular Competencies: Analyze strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying. Propose strategies for developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Create strategies for promoting the health and well-being of the school and community. Explore and describe factors that shape personal identities, including social and cultural factors.
Content: Consequences of bullying, stereotyping, and discrimination. Influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships.