Why "That's So Gay" is not Okay
Lesson Plan for Grades 8-12
Overview
This lesson demystifies the word gay and challenges misunderstandings of the word while making it clear that the word gay should never be used as an insult. It will encourage students to speak out and be an upstander when they hear homophobic comments.
Curriculum References
Core Competencies, 8-12
- Social Responsibility: Valuing Diversity. Students value diversity, defend human rights, advocate for others, and act with a sense of ethics in interactions, including online.
Download the lesson plan (Secondary)
Elementary lesson plan coming soon
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