LGBTQIAP+ in Nature
We know that there is a beautifully wide range of ways humans can identify, and scientists are learning that wildlife is just as diverse! In nature, there are many examples of plants and animals that are LGBTQIAP+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic/agender, pansexual/polysexual, and so many additional gender identities and sexual orientations). Learn about fish that change sex (sometimes repeatedly), bisexual bonobos, gender fluid hummingbirds, and more.
This lesson is a good way to build an inclusive community within your group. It can help start discussions about diversity and get kids to feel comfortable asking questions.
Grades 4-8 with options for adjusting for elementary students through high school. This is a fun lesson to follow or pair with Human Growth and Development lessons.
This lesson packet includes:
A google slides presentation to show kids with supporting notes for teachers. This can be used virtually or in-person.
A document for printing only the images: useful for teaching without screens.
Suggestions for discussion topics, creating research projects around this area, and nature journaling activities to follow the lesson.
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