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LGBTQ+ Open Resources

A Guide to Openly Accessible Resources

Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources

American Social History Project: Teaching and Learning LGBTQ+ History of the United States
This resource provides primary sources, teaching activities, and classroom resources covering LGBTQ+ history in various time periods. It is celebrated for blending humanities content with innovative presentation methods, making it invaluable for educators.

GENDER: A Four-Lesson Unit Plan for High School Psychology Teachers
This resource is offered by Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS), a division of the American Psychological Association. This four-lesson unit plan that delves into the psychology of gender is a comprehensive resource for high school psychology teachers, addressing complex topics like the biopsychosocial construct of gender and pronoun usage.

LGBTQ History Lesson Plans
These resources were created by the ONE Archives Foundation in partnership with the UCLA History-Geography Project and provide LGBTQ+ history lesson plans. These plans align with California's FAIR Education Act, promoting fair and inclusive representations of LGBTQ+ history in K–12 classrooms.

Leveraging Open Educational Resources for Queer Students
The New America page titled “Supporting LGBTQ-Inclusive Learning” discusses the importance of recognizing LGBTQ-inclusive curricula. It emphasizes the use of open educational resources (OER) to create more inclusive learning materials and equitable environments for all students, with a focus on queer students.

 

UC Berkeley History Social Science Project LGBTQ History Lesson Plans
These lesson plans were created in collaboration with teachers and scholars to develop LGBTQ+ history lesson plans for various grade levels and history subjects. One lesson plan, “The Lavender Scare and McCarthyism,” received recognition from the Committee on LGBTQ History of the American Historical Association. UC Berkeley History Social Science Project’s dedication to comprehensive LGBTQ+ history education is evident in its offerings, providing educators with robust resources to engage their students effectively.

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