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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diversity in Media: Looking Critically at What We See

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
This learning experience fosters awareness of representations we see, and don't see, in the media. Learners list TV programs, games, and films they enjoy, identify characters' ethnic, religious, (dis)ability, and sexual orientation...
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What Administration Is Saying About Trans Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Obama administration's directive to public schools on how to be inclusive and non-discrimitative to transgender students.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of 4 11 16: Springsteen Cancels Show in Nc to Protest 'Bathroom Bill'

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Bruce Springsteen's recent decision to cancel a show in North Carolina in protest of the state's HB2 law and its effect on transgender people.
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Handout
Other

Glaad: Media Reference: Transgender Glossary of Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference guide provides information about using the proper terms when discussing and writing about transgender individuals.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 12 16 13: Why India's Gay Community Is in Shock

For Students 9th - 10th
Recently, the goverment of India shocked its LGBT population by deciding to enforce a colonial-era law that forbids same sex relationships. Learn why so many Indians view this as a devastating step backwards in the battle for human rights.
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Website
Other

It Gets Better Project: A Community for All Sexual Identities

For Students 9th - 10th
Surviving the teenage years is extremely difficult, but dealing with sexual identity makes it excruciatingly harder. Welcome to the "It Gets Better Project," a safe place created specifically for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender...
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Gender Dysphoria

For Students 9th - 10th
This medical resource describes possible causes of gender identity issues, along with common experiences and problems transgender individuals may face. Also includes a discussion of potential medical interventions, including sex...