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Participants will gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by gay, lesbian, and bisexual faculty, staff, and students when discussing dating, partners, or significant others among peers and co-workers that they do not feel comfortable sharing their sexual orientation with.
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/education/activities/

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This exercise allows spontaneous expression of feelings about homosexuality. Even lesbian and gay participants may be surprised by the intensity of their associations. Thus, it’s a good exercise for addressing internalized homophobia.
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/files/2015/05/Sentence-Completion-Myths-and-Stereotypes.pdf

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A guided fantasy gives people the opportunity to feel what it’s like to be ridiculed, excluded and discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation. In this case, heterosexual orientation.
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/files/2015/05/Imagine-How-Youd-Feel.pdf

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Although this isn't LGBTQ and it's more sexual assault, I think it's still relevant.
Watch this video: (note they are drinking beer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVFPkmZTQ4
Deconstruct the commonly heard phrases, excuses and misconceptions the video brings up.
Ex: "It's not going away, but I don't know what to do about it" or "Bears will be bears"

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Read this article about how the brains of transgender people are more like their chosen gender and not their sex assigned at birth.
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/05/23/transgender-brain-study_a_23441612/
Discuss:
- the acceptance of trans
- hormones and transitioning
- the Science in the brain

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Create an alternative poster for a school function.

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Create an alternative poster for a school function.

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Using a school event such as prom or a semi-formal dance create an alternative LGBTQ friendly poster to advertise the event.
~ make sure to ask permission fr the group organizing the event

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Write a letter to an LGBTQ advocate thanking them for their positive work. Explain what you like about their work with specific examples. Say thank you.
~ Address, stamp and send your letters.

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Create a poster for display on a bulletin board that examines sexual orientation.

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Create a poster for display on a bulletin board that examines sexual orientation.

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You must include in your poster the following discussion points:
-2 influential figures that have shaped the modern LGBTQ movement. Explaining what they are known for.
- 3 facts/statistics from Canada about LGBT people
- Resources for LGBTQ to access if they need support
-Things that our school community can do to support them.

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Ask students to write a short script and role play a scenario based on social action. 

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Ask students to write a short script and role play a scenario based on social action. 

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Students must consider multiple perspectives based on opposing sides of an issue.
Watch the documentary: Mo’ne Davis: I Throw Like a Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Rfl1gWMYs

After watching this video, write your views on gender stereotypes.
Discuss the following points:
Personal Bias
Gender inequity
Stereotypes

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Investigative research into modern cases of social justice. Students can create a short presentation about a social justice issue, answering the following questions: 

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Investigative research into modern cases of social justice. Students can create a short presentation about a social justice issue, answering the following questions: 

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Explain the history of an issue
Who the stakeholders were/are
Why it is relevant
what the outcomes were/are
The list of social justice issues can be selected from:

Race.

Gender.

Age.

Sexual Orientation.

Religion.

Nationality.

Education.

Mental or Physical Ability.

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Questions for students to think about how social justice and equitable practices affects us.

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Questions for students to think about how social justice and equitable practices affects us.

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-Who makes decisions in the classroom?
-Who benefits from these decisions and who doesn't?
-What is required to create change?
-What alternatives can you imagine?