Classroom Activities - Websites
Media Awareness Project, Exposing Gender Stereotypes
Description: This website provides examples of lessons that can be used to address gender stereotypes. The learning outcomes of the task include discussing male and female stereotypes in our society and ways that lives can be affected by stereotypes.
Myra Sadker Foundation, Promoting Gender Equity - What You Can Do
Description: This website includes activities designed by the non-profit Myra Sadker Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to "achieving gender equity in our schools." The website includes classroom resources and activities for all grade levels on the issue of gender equity.
Videos
TVOntario (2010) - Developmental Differences Between Boys and Girls
Description: This video features an interview with education experts from Canada and the United States. It looks at some of the key differences between how boys and girls perform at school.
TVOntario (2010) - Gender and Learning
Description: This video from the same TVOntario program features more in-depth interviews on key issues comparing boys and girls when it comes to learning across all subject areas including literacy and math/science.
Books
Reed, Raphael Lynn and Rae, Tina (2007) - Creating Gender-Fair Schools and Classrooms. London: Paul Chapman Publishing
Description: This book provides a UK-based perspective on gender differences and includes statistics and perspectives on the issue. It also includes a variety of resources that teachers can use in their classroom (at all grade levels) to create a more welcoming environment for both boys and girls.
Media Awareness Project, Exposing Gender Stereotypes
Description: This website provides examples of lessons that can be used to address gender stereotypes. The learning outcomes of the task include discussing male and female stereotypes in our society and ways that lives can be affected by stereotypes.
Myra Sadker Foundation, Promoting Gender Equity - What You Can Do
Description: This website includes activities designed by the non-profit Myra Sadker Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to "achieving gender equity in our schools." The website includes classroom resources and activities for all grade levels on the issue of gender equity.
Videos
TVOntario (2010) - Developmental Differences Between Boys and Girls
Description: This video features an interview with education experts from Canada and the United States. It looks at some of the key differences between how boys and girls perform at school.
TVOntario (2010) - Gender and Learning
Description: This video from the same TVOntario program features more in-depth interviews on key issues comparing boys and girls when it comes to learning across all subject areas including literacy and math/science.
Books
Reed, Raphael Lynn and Rae, Tina (2007) - Creating Gender-Fair Schools and Classrooms. London: Paul Chapman Publishing
Description: This book provides a UK-based perspective on gender differences and includes statistics and perspectives on the issue. It also includes a variety of resources that teachers can use in their classroom (at all grade levels) to create a more welcoming environment for both boys and girls.