The APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS), the APA Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, and the APA Education Directorate are pleased to share that a new unit lesson plan on Gender is now available to teachers onlineopens in new window. This optional lesson plan, designed specifically for use in high school psychology courses or as background for psychology teachers, includes a note to teachers on using the resource, four lessons, two appendices, six classroom activities, and references and resources. The four lessons cover:
- Gender as a Biopsychosocial Construct
- Cultural and Historical Considerations about Gender
- The Importance of Pronouns
- Seeking Support at School
The lesson plan was written by Molly Strear, PhD, of San Francisco State University; Carrie Lorig, EdS, of Georgia State University; Kris Varjas, PsyD, of Georgia State University; and Hilary Rosenthal, MEd, of Bolingbrook, Illinois. This project was supported by a grant from the American Psychological Foundation David and Carol Myers Fund to Support Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools.
