Overview
This lesson will help students to think critically about the ways that traditional gender expectations limit a person’s potential and self-expression. It will also explore the harm, stigmatization and bullying of people who challenge gender expectations.
Curriculum References
ARTS, 5/6
Big Ideas: Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and community.
Curricular Competencies: Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts.
Content: Purposeful application of elements and principles to create meaning in the arts. Personal and collective responsibility associated with creating, experiencing, or presenting in a safe learning environment.
ARTS, 7
Big Ideas: Through art making, one’s sense of identity and community continually evolves.
Curricular Competencies: Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts.
Content: Purposeful application of elements and principles to create meaning in the arts. Personal and collective responsibility associated with creating, experiencing, or presenting in a safe learning environment.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION, 5/6
Big Ideas: Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle (Gr 5). Learning about similarities and differences in individuals and groups influences community health (Gr 6).
Curricular Competencies: Describe and assess strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying.
Content: Influences on individual identity, including sexuality and sexual identity.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION, 7
Big Ideas: Learning about similarities and differences in individuals and groups influences community health.
Curricular Competencies: Describe and assess strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying.
Content: Influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships.