Key Stage 2
Ages 7-11yrs
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Gender & Interests (2 lessons)
Lesson 1: What are our interests?
In this lesson, children will discuss how boys and girls can show interests.
Lesson 2: Who shares our interests?
In this lesson, children learn what is meant by “gender” and “sex”. They will also talk about how men and women can share interests.
Acknowledgment: This lesson plan was created by Jordan Day.
Gender & Jobs (3 lessons)
Lesson 1: Gender & Jobs pt.1
In this lesson, children will discuss their future aspirations and which jobs they would or would not want to do. They will also talk about how there are gender differences in careers and why this occurs.
Lesson 2: Gender & Jobs pt.2
In this lesson, children will watch a video about how certain jobs are gender stereotyped to be for men. They will then discuss how women can do these jobs and whether the lesson has challenged their opinions of possible future jobs.
Lesson 3: Gender & Jobs pt.3
In this lesson, children will discuss traditional gender roles/jobs and whether these should be challenged.
Acknowledgement: This lesson plan was created by Katie Jelly
Gender and Toys Advertising for Y3-4 (1 Lesson)
In this lesson, children will discuss gendered advertising with a focus on children’s toy
Acknowledgment: This lesson plan was created by Katie Jelly.
Gender for Y6 (2 lessons)
Lesson 1: Gender & Toys
In this lesson, children will discuss the toys boys and girls play with and the importance of both genders playing with all toys.
Lesson 2: Gender & Clothing
In this lesson, children will talk about gender and clothes.
Acknowledgment: This lesson plan was created by Toria Bono.
Gender Stereotypes in Books (1 lesson)
Lesson 1: Gender Stereotypes in Books
In this lesson, children will have a look at different types of books aimed at boys and girls. They will rank the books from those contributing to gender stereotypes through to those which are not. They will also consider whether upon knowing about stereotypes and the contents of the books, they would be more likely to reconsider their reading choices.
Acknowledgment: This lesson plan was created by Laura Simpson.
Gender Stereotypes for Y3-4 (1 lesson)
Lesson 1: Gender Stereotypes
In this lesson, children will discuss gender stereotypes and how they can be challenged.
Acknowledgment: This lesson plan was created by Katie Jelly.
Gender for Year 4 - Upper KS2 (5 Lessons)
Lesson 1: Gender and Jobs
In this lesson, children will discuss how jobs for men and women have changed over the years and what jobs they would like to do when they’re older.
Lesson 2: Gender Identity
In this lesson, children will learn about the terms ‘binary’ and ‘non-binary’ and discuss how gender is not as clear cut.
Lesson 3: Gendered Adjectives
In this lesson, children will discuss the adjectives associated with each gender.
Lesson 4: Gender Vocabulary
In this lesson, children will learn about the vocabulary around sex, gender, identity and sexuality.
Lesson 5: Gender Pronouns
In this lesson, children will learn about gender pronouns.
Acknowledgment: This lesson plan was created by Toria Bono
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