As Gender is not a biological concept, Scientists often only refer to the biological sex of an individual when identifying them. However, this can lead to individuals who do not identify with their assigned sex at birth or are questioning feeling excluded from their classmates, or even science altogether. Setting a clear distinction between Biological Sex and Social Gender Concepts is extremely important not only for students in a scientific capacity but also socially and to increase student tolerance. This topic can be introduced when first learning about the genome, chromosomes, and sex determination. Students will often incorrectly refer to gender when meaning to speak on biological sex.

Unfortunately, not every story is told or highly publicized even in science. Science, just like forms of history, art, music, etc. can be highly whitewashed and fails to emphasize the significance of the work of minorities. Taking the time to discover scientists whose stories do not get told is a great way for students to learn more about specific/detailed areas of science but also to learn about biologists of color, female biologists, and LGBTQ biologists. This could be introduced as a unit together, however, I would recommend teaching theses as you approach each topic that the sciences specialize in. Additioanlly spreading them out throughout the year can increase student interest, and teachers can display the scientists you learn about them in theclassroom.