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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Gay '80s, '90s and '00s

For Teachers 6th - 12th
After reading and discussing a news article from the New York Times regarding gay and lesbian issues of the last thirty years, students engage in several activities to explore current events. They create a timeline, either electronically...
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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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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Stonewall and the Gay Liberation Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection which uses primary sources to explore the impact of Stonewall on the gay liberation movement.
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Article
Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Ugandan President Defends Anti Gay Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's defense of that country's drastic anti-homosexuality laws.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Harvey Milk's Radical Vision of Equality

For Students 9th - 10th
Lillian Faderman details the tenacity and courage of California's first openly gay public official, Harvey Milk.