Lesson Plan
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12
Developing Informed Opinions in the World of "Likes" Lesson Details
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OBJECTIVES
In this lesson, students will:
- Reflect on the discrimination that female athletes have experienced historically and, in many cases, continue to experience
- Write short research reports about aspects of female participation in sports
- Engage in a classroom discussion designed to help students learn the distinction between being judgmental and expressing an informed opinion
GRADE LEVELS: 9-12
SUBJECT AREAS
English/Language Arts, Global Studies, History, Media Literacy, Research Skills, Sports/Physical Education, Women's Studies/Gender Studies
MATERIALS
- Clips from The War to Be Her and screening equipment. Students will need to access the film clips outside of class as well as during class.
- Reflection handout (three copies for each student)--see end of lesson
- Students will need Internet access for research
ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED
Three 15-20 minute in-class discussions (on different days), plus homework in between
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