Educational Materials for K-12 Classrooms
Developed by the Gender-Based Violence Teaching Network (2020) this toolkit was designed for teachers of grades 8-12. The resource provides comprehensive lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and engaging class activities on essential topics, including cisnormativity/heteronormativity, gender policing, consent, healthy relationships, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault.
Two guides developed by Ontario educators in collaboration with White Ribbon to help teachers address sexual violence prevention with students. These guides provide interactive lessons on topics such as consent, healthy relationships, gender norms, sexual violence, and bystander intervention. The lessons are tailored to be appropriate for elementary and secondary students:
The Elementary Guide (Grades 1-8) is organized into three sections. The Primary section (Grades 1-3), includes lessons such as “My Rules to Stay Safe” (p. 36) and “Do you Tell Someone?” (p. 41). The Junior section (Grades 4-6) includes lessons such as “Please Don’t Touch Me” (p. 45), “Let’s Be Aware of Our Surroundings” (p. 56), “Cyber Sensitivity”(p. 68), “Don’t Be a Bystander, Embrace Consent!” (p. 74). Finally, the Intermediate section (Grades 7-8) includes lessons on “Preventing Inappropriate Touching” (p. 81, “Preventing Stalking/Criminal Harassment” (p. 86), and “Preventing Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault” (p. 96).
The Secondary Guide (Grades 9-12) is divided by grade level. Examples of lessons in Grade 9 include “Consent and Technology” (p. 67), and “Understanding Sexual Violence and Harassment Through Statistics” (p. 72). A lesson suggested for either Grade 9 or 10 is “Gender Stereotypes and Sexual Violence and Harassment” (p. 77). In Grade 10, suggested lessons are “Preventing Stalking/Criminal Harassment” (p. 83), “Sexual Violence and Harassment as a Human Rights Violation” (p. 90), and “Preventing Sexual Assault by a Person of Authority” (p. 95). Examples of Grade 11 lessons are “Exploring Gender Norms and Expectations” (p. 106), “Perspectives on Sexual Violence and Harassment” (p. 113). A lesson that could be taught at the Grade 11 or 12 level is, “Understanding Sexual Violence through Data and Statistics” (p. 118).
This resource is designed to support educators in teaching about the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls, and fostering understanding and collective responsibility for safety and respect. Using a decolonizing trauma-informed approach, the guide aims to inspire youth to value Indigenous lives and advocate for human rights. Created in collaboration with Indigenous Elders and educators, it provides foundational questions and materials to develop lessons on MMIWG.
This manual was created by and for Indigiqueer, Two-Spirit, and LGBTQ+ Indigenous youth. It offers practical tips and resources for managing mental health and wellness. It includes accessible, low-cost strategies for self-care, community care, setting boundaries, and understanding trauma and triggers. With interactive sections for drawing, writing, and personal reflection. The manual encourages readers to develop personal strategies while also providing tools like breathing exercises, safety planning, and thought pattern worksheets.
This toolkit supports Indigenous youth, Indigenous communities, and Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ collectives in understanding and fostering inclusive relationships. It was developed in response to feedback from Indigenous youth who emphasized the need for resources on relationship-building, caretaking, and inclusion of the Two-Spirit community. The resource focuses on Indigenizing love, which involves reclaiming Indigenous kinship systems and resisting settler colonial violence. It encourages the rebuilding of connections, kinship, and relationships within Indigenous communities, as well as promoting sustainable, inclusive practices. The toolkit calls for Indigenous youth to reclaim knowledge, support Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ relatives, and strengthen community efforts.
The toolkit contains two modules: Better Understanding Our Two-Spirit Relatives and Creating Systemic Change, and an activity workbook with seven activities: Terms and Definitions, List of Resources, Two-Spirit & LGBTQIA+ History Timeline, Culture and Language Discussion Guide, Tribal & Local Discussion Guide, Education Discussion Guide, and Anticipated Reactions & Suggested Responses.
A comprehensive resource designed for teaching relationships and sexuality education to students in grades 7-10. Created by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society, it provides evidence-based activities that address both the emotional and practical aspects of relationships. The resource goes beyond biological information to include sexual ethics and decision-making. The guide emphasizes mutual respect, consent and care for self and others. It includes downloadable handouts, lecture slides, pre- and post- assessment tools, and videos addressing topics like healthy relationships, standing up for oneself, and the realities of pornography. By equipping teachers with accessible, engaging materials, the resource aims to create a new norm of safe, consensual, and pleasurable experiences for young people.