Lesson Plan
Amplify Your Voice Lesson Plan
Equip LGBTQ+ high school students with an understanding of the power of their collective and personal voice, practice using it in real-world scenarios, and develop safety strategies for sharing identity.
Empowering students to articulate their needs and perspectives fosters selfconfidence, school engagement, and positive change. Integrating safety planning ensures students share identity in supportive environments.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
20 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Deep Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Defining Student Voice & Mind Map
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Practice – Round 1
15 minutes
Step 4
Individual Journal Reflection
10 minutes
Step 5
Scenario Practice – Round 2 & Peer Feedback
15 minutes
Step 6
Safety & Caution Strategies Deep Dive
10 minutes
Step 7
Large-Group Share & Discussion
15 minutes
Step 8
Wrap-Up & Exit Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Amplify Your Voice
Workshop Objectives
What Is Student Voice?
Power of Student Voice
Scenario Role-Play
Safety & Caution Strategies
Reflection
Resources & Support
Worksheet
Activity
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