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Students were very uncomfortable when we talked about biological sex, the myth of sex as binary, as well as trans individuals. Looking for better ways to teach this.

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Current anti-science and anti-trans sociopolitical times. Only make it even more important to think about how to teach these topics well

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was able to discuss with students how it more complex than X & Y chromosomes and had some interesting and open conversations

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I have not taught about sex in my class but it comes up more so in one on one conversations with students. Since I am queer, students will often come out to me or want to tell me about their lives. In the class, when a student says something not inclusive (like there are only two genders) I immediately correct it, but would like to have better responses for when that happens.

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My comfort levels shift depending on context and it's kind of 'reading the room' Some groups feel very open and amenable and others not as much. I'm not always open about my own orientation with different audiences.

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I use "Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation" in my class, and it's a great tool as it's a humorous, non-targeted way to teach about sexuality. It is old, though, and some of the terms are a bit outdated. I've been wondering about switching over to "queer ducks" but when I read it once, but it starts right out with same-sex whereas the other one works toward that.

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The biggest challenges come from the clash of values/beliefs with the community members' abilities to accept what facts are and their lack of knowledge holding them back from being able to allow inclusive education to happen.

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great video https://www.ted.com/talks/kristina_turner_ori_turner_intersex_is_awesome

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Ori Turner is ten years old and is Kristina Turner’s middle child. Ori has an intersex condition which has led them to transition genders. They are currently using gender neutral pronouns (per their request) Ori has a fondness for the How to Train Your Dragon Series and American Girl dolls. They are in 5 th grade and homeschool as well as attending some classes at the Bellingham Family Partnership Program. Kristina Turner is a married mother to Ori and their two siblings. She is also a licensed massage therapist, a writer and a homeschooling mom. Kristina and her husband have been married 14 years and live in the Pacific Northwest. Their three children were born here in Bellingham at the Bellingham Birth Center. She and her family have also lived in British Columbia for over four years and just moved back about a year ago. They have a deep fondness for Bellingham and its community.

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At the college level, it seems like for many individuals it is a whole new way of looking at sex. Students have come up to me afterward either feeling very seen or have a new understanding even if their religious teachings are different. I haven't taught since the upheaval starting this past January, and now I predict I will feel defensive or quickly assume a defensive stance. It seems more frightening.

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I am always trying to "unlearn" myself and bring that to my AP Bio classes. Currently, I am working on embedding examples of organisms where the female does the courting (E.g., Mexican boulder spiny lizards the females have red gular regions/throats to attract males while the males are yellow-throated), I am open to more examples along these lines whether appearance or behaviors! :)

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I am always trying to "unlearn" myself and bring that to my AP Bio classes. Currently, I am working on embedding examples of organisms where the female does the courting (E.g., Mexican boulder spiny lizards the females have red gular regions/throats to attract males while the males are yellow-throated), I am open to more examples along these lines whether appearance or behaviors! :)

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One challenge I’ve faced is uncertainty about how much I can say, especially in more conservative school environments. It can feel risky to go beyond the "basics," even when students are ready. A big opportunity has been using examples from the natural world - like same-sex behavior in animals - which makes the topic less personal and more grounded in science. Tools like data visuals and books like Queer Ducks really help. What supports me most is having spaces like this to reflect, get language, and share strategies with others doing the same work.

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Our team has seen an increase in pushback around teaching gender and sexuality with the current administration.

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This queer-friendly podcast has a great episode on homosexual behavior in animals.

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