Lesson Plan

Understanding Harassment and Protected Categories

Discuss Harassment and protected categories

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concepts of harassment and protected categories in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson aims to create a safe space for students to explore these important topics. Students will engage in a guided discussion and reflection activity to deepen their understanding and empathy.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Step 2

Defining Race and Color Identities

5 mins

Step 3

Defining Nationality Identities (Origin)

5 mins

Step 4

Defining Sexual Orientation

5 mins

Step 5

Defining Sex Identity

5 mins

Step 6

Defining Gender Identity

5 mins

Step 7

Defining Gender Expression

5 mins

Step 8

Defining Ability Identities

5 mins

Step 9

Defining Creed (Religion/Spirituality) Identities

5 mins

Step 10

Defining Marital Identities

5 mins

Step 11

Guided Discussion

10 mins

Step 12

Reflection Activity

5 mins

Step 13

Closure

5 mins

Lesson Plan

Understanding Harassment and Protected Categories

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Defining Race and Color Identities

Step 3

Defining Nationality Identities (Origin)

Step 4

Defining Sexual Orientation

Step 5

Defining Sex Identity

Step 6

Defining Gender Identity

Step 7

Defining Gender Expression

Step 8

Defining Ability Identities

Step 9

Defining Creed (Religion/Spirituality) Identities

Step 10

Defining Marital Identities

Step 11

Guided Discussion

Step 12

Reflection Activity

Step 13

Closure

Discussion

Worksheet

Understanding Harassment and Protected Categories

Emily Russen