Lesson Plans
Each month we will present lesson plans that have been vetted from strong sources centered on equitable classroom practices and meet requirements for the Oregon Ethnic Studies Standards, Tribal History/Shared History, or Holocaust Education. You may find it necessary to design and use an intentional pre-lesson to maximize the effectiveness of any of these lessons listed below. Because all these lessons will center on aspects of equity and social justice, be sure to take stock of the readiness and support for this learning in your students and school. Please let us know how these lessons turn out or share your favorite lessons that are similar by emailing teresa.ferrer@oregoned.org
Garden of Kindness - GLSEN No Name Calling Week Lesson Plan
This lesson provides an opportunity for students to work collaboratively to create a classroom or school-wide display to demonstrate their commitment to kindness as a…
What is Family?
What Is a Family? is an introductory lesson focusing on students’ own experiences and questions. It also includes a discussion of a book on families…
Rethinking Sexism, Gender, and Sexuality
A collection of essays on how to create a nurturing classroom at different grade levels, curriculum, teachers coming out, organizing beyond classroom walls, and integrating…
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) Educator Resources
These resources help to ensure that LGBTQIA+ students see themselves reflected in lessons and creates opportunities for all students to gain a more complex and…
Welcoming Schools Back to School Kit
Guide for teachers, administrators and families who want to strengthen their school’s approaches to family diversity, gender stereotyping and bullying. It is specifically designed for…
Countering Islamophobia
This lesson helps students explore, confront and deconstruct stereotypes targeted at Muslims. Students will learn about the impact of Islamophobia and create an anti-Islamophobia campaign…