Discuss homophobia and bullying with a collaborative and supportive lesson. Class members engage in a series of activities focused on the ways bullies use physical, verbal, mental and emotional, sexual, and cyber tactics to spread homophobia among peers, and learn about ways to fight discrimination at their school.

Concepts

bullying, cyberbullying, homophobia, stereotypes

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the positive messages campaign with school administration
• Have groups research the support resources available on campus and in the community

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a protocol for safe, respectful discussion of the sensitive issues covered in the plans
• Developed for schools in Great Britain and includes British references; however, the activities are appropriate to any school setting
• While the resource provides suggestions for activities, no detailed plans are included
• The packet includes a reminder about the ways some cultures and faiths view homosexuality

Pros

• The five-page packet includes examples of homophobic bullying and LGBT scenarios for class members to consider

Cons