Gender-based Violence Lesson Plans
Media Smarts
This site provides
resources and information to support the development of digital and media
literacy.
Sexual Health Unit
This teacher-developed resource has comprehensive information on sexually transmitted infections and contraception, but will need to be supplemented to discuss contemporary LGBTQ2S+ issues and perspectives. For Grades 8–12.
Sexual Rights—YouthCo
This lesson plan
provides an excellent introduction to sexual rights, which should be followed
up by more comprehensive discussions and debriefing with students. Links to
resources are included at the end of the lesson plan. For Grades 9–10.
Boundaries—YouthCo
Contains
excellent resources and a good introductory lesson about physical comfort. For Grades
4–5.
National Day of Remembrance and
Action Against Violence Against Women lesson plan
This excellent resource
includes a step-by-step explanation, with a “so what” summarizing activity at
the end.
Advocates for Youth
This site
promotes youth in advocating for rights to access sexual health information,
services and sexual health equity.
Break the Cycle
This American
website offers resources and training to help youth break the cycle of
relationship violence.
Love is Respect
This American
website offers supports for victims of sexual abuse and harassment as well as
lessons and resources.
Educators Toolkits
These resources for middle and high school teachers provide
background information to help teachers identify and support potential victims
of abuse and curriculum discussion guides on the topics of communicating
effectively, resolving conflict, and stepping in.
Planned Parenthood
This
American website contains information and resources to support healthy sexual
relationships.
- Digital tools
Homepage with a
link to a variety of teaching resources and lesson plans. - Consent 101
Four videos
developed to teach young people about consent. - Lesson plan on consent
Well-organized
for students and teachers. Accompanies four short videos on consent. For ages
17–22. - Lesson plan on media literacy
Well-organized
for students and teachers. Accompanies four short videos on consent. For ages
17–22.
Resource Center
for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (ReCAPP)
Provides
information and resources to support healthy sexual relationships.
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools
These
lesson plans are developed to proactively address the epidemic of traumatic
sexual harassment that American students face. Well-organized, student-friendly
resources include sections on prevention, support, informing, and empowering
that are aimed at ensuring all students have access to an equal education that
is free of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender discrimination. K–12.
METRAC—Action on
Violence
With their goal to end violence against women,
METRAC’s downloadable resources are ready for use in the classroom. There are
also online games and simulations that are easily accessible and training
manuals for teacher facilitators who are teaching related curricula in Social
Studies, Social Justice, Laws, Leadership, Civics, and Family Studies. Grades
10–12.
White Ribbon Campaign
Through social media and mobile campaigns, the
White Ribbon Campaign raises awareness about violence against women and also
provides toolkits and simulations that address patriarchy and toxic
masculinity.
Draw the Line teaching resources
These lesson
plans are available on topics ranging from gender-based violence to sexual
harassment and touch on curriculum in Social Studies, Law, Social Justice,
Civics, Leadership, Health and Physical Education, English, Arts, World
Studies, Family Planning, Career Education, and Mathematics. Grades 9–12.
Teaching Sexual Health—Teacher Portal
Developed
by Alberta educators and health professionals, this site offers information and
strategies for educators to support the Alberta Human Sexuality curriculum.
Lesson plans
Quizzes
Group
activities
Presentations
and slides
Videos
Global Working Group to End School-Related
Gender-Based Violence
Part
of the United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative, this working group provides
information and resources to help educators around the world respond to the
issue of sexual harassment and abuse.
Elementary Teachers’ Toolkit
These well-organized
lesson plans for teachers are excellent tools to use to promote social
responsibility in elementary school age children. Teach “Ready, Set, Respect” provides
a framework from which to work.
Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW)