History
History
Gender Binarism
Gender Binarism
Grades 9-12
A lesson for students that explains the difference between gender and sex, as well as gender expression
History of the Black Cat Tavern Riots
History of the Black Cat Tavern Riots
Grades 9-12
A lesson plan with video links (CC), activities, and discussion questions about the Black Cat Tavern Riots
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin
Grades 11-12
Students will learn who Bayard Rustin is and how his identity as a gay man affected his life as an advocate and influenced his actions as a Civil Rights leader.
Lesbian Women in the 1950's
Lesbian Women in the 1950's
Grades 9-12
In this lesson, students will be given historical background knowledge on the struggles faced by lesbian women in the 1950’s, and examine how The Ladder offered support during this time.
LGBTQ+ History Timeline Lesson
LGBTQ+ History Timeline Lesson
Grades 6-12
In this lesson, students learn about important leaders and events throughout LGBTQ+ American history
LGBTQ+ History
LGBTQ+ History
Grades 6-12
A variety of lesson plans that focus on LGBTQ+ history. Individual lessons state grade level recommendations. Lessons include ready-made materials, history excerpts, state laws, gender identity, how to be an ally to trans people, definitions, a list of books for youth, websites, and videos you can watch with students about LGBTQ+ history
Being a Black, Gay Man in America
Being a Black, Gay Man in America
Grades 6-12
This short article shares insights on what it is like to be a black gay man in America with reflections on both historic and personal events.
Two-Spirit Identity
Two-Spirit Identity
Grades 6-12
A lesson where students learn about the origin of the term Two-Spirit and incorporate Native American/ First Nations/Indigenous gender terminology into their understandings of gender and gender identity
LGBTQ History and Why It Matters
LGBTQ History and Why It Matters
Grades 6-12
In this lesson, students will learn about LGBTQ history spanning from the Roman Empire to the year 2016 by participating in a human timeline activity.
LGBTQ history timeline
LGBTQ history timeline
Grades 6-12
An LGBTQ+ history timeline reference, starting from 2nd Century 130 to modern day, 2016.
AIDS Crisis of 1980's
AIDS Crisis of 1980's
Grades 11-12
In this lesson, students will engage in the historical context of the AIDS crisis of the 1980's, exploring a timeline of major events and government responses to understand reasons for anger and unrest in the LGBT community.
LGBTQ+ and Civil Rights
LGBTQ+ and Civil Rights
Grades 11-12
With this lesson, students will explore historical perspectives to determine to what extent the movement for LGBT rights was or was not part of the broader movement for Civil Rights of the 1970s and 1980s
Harvey Milk & the Briggs Initiative
Harvey Milk & the Briggs Initiative
Grades 11-12
In this lesson, students will analyze the purpose of the Briggs Initiative (Prop 6), which was on the California general election ballot in 1978. The referendum sought to ban gays and lesbians, and potentially supporters of gays and lesbians, from working in California’s public schools.
Intersectionality
Intersectionality
Grades 11-12
A lesson that promotes discussion about intersectionality discussion based on Audre Lord’s article. Audre Lorde is Black lesbian poet and feminist writer.
The FAIR Act
The FAIR Act
Grades 11-12
This lesson analyzes the FAIR act, passed in 2011; and aims to both celebrate the people involved in passing this groundbreaking bill and to provide students with the language necessary to communicate what their rights are.
Cross-Dressing Soldiers and Identity
Cross-Dressing Soldiers and Identity
Grades 10-12
With this lesson, students will understand the role that cross-dressing played in various soldier camps during World War I.
LGBTQ+ Equality
LGBTQ+ Equality
Grades 11-12
In this lesson students learn about the diverse perspectives and organizations that shaped the movement for LGBTQ equality from the 1950's through the 1970's
LGBTQ History and Why It Matters
LGBTQ History and Why It Matters
Grades 6-12
In this lesson, students will learn about LGBTQ history spanning from the Roman Empire to the year 2016 by participating in a human timeline activity.
LGBTQ+ Blogs and Articles
LGBTQ+ Blogs and Articles
Grades 6-12
General blogs and articles about LGBTQ+ history and pride to browse
"It's Elementary" Documentary
"It's Elementary" Documentary
Grades 6-12
This is the first film of it’s kind to address anti-gay prejudice by providing adults with practical lessons on how to talk with kids about people who identify as LGBTQ+.
"It's STILL Elementary" Documentary
"It's STILL Elementary" Documentary
Grades 6-12
A sequel to "It's Elementary," this documentary follows up with teachers & students featured in the first film to see how lessons about LGBTQ+ people changed their lives.
Unheard Voices: Stories of LGBT History
Unheard Voices: Stories of LGBT History
Grades 6-12
A lesson plan that includes interviews with LGBTQ+ people from history, biographies and historical events, and activities to do with students.
Unheard Voices: Lesson Plans, Part 2
Unheard Voices: Lesson Plans, Part 2
Grades 6-12
A variety of lesson plans focusing on different aspects of the LGBTQ+ interviews, including:
The Invisibility of LGBT People in History (Grades 8+)
The History and Impact of Anti-LGBT Slurs (Grades 6+)
The Exclusion of LGBT People from Societal Institutions (Grades 8+) Winning the Right to Marry: Historical Parallels (Grade 8+)
Jamie Nabozny
Jamie Nabozny
Grades 7-12
A lesson plan about Jamie Nabozny and the historical impact of bullying. Lesson includes activities, articles, discussion guide, & documentary link (video has CC)