Description

Subjects: Social Studies; Electives; LGBTQ+

Grades: 2 Course Options – High Schoolers Only, and ages 16+.

Course Length: 2 Options: 16 weeks daytime course, or 8 week night course (open to adults)

Meets: 1x week for 1 hour

Description:

Did you know that trans and intersex folks are revered as special community leaders in many cultures?
Did you know some of the founders of modern science, medicine, nursing, and computing were all quietly part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Did you know that, at the same time that the Red Scare was rooting out supposed “communists,” the Lavender Scare was also blacklisting anyone suspected of being queer?
Do you want to know why none of these things are taught in school?

In Rainbow History, we will learn about the LGBTQ+ individuals and communities that have shaped human history — as well as how society shaped them. Beyond mere historical facts, we’ll learn about identity, intersectionality, and historical lenses. We will practice critical thinking, empathy, and self-reflection. Through discussion, reading, research, and creative projects, students will come to understand the rich history of queer struggle, triumph, and joy.

Key Topics:

LGBTQ+ History (the whole story)
Intersectional studies
Research and media literacy skills
Critical thinking

Special Notes: There are two versions of this course. When you check out, please select either the 16-week version (high schoolers only) or the 8-week version (night course open to anyone age 16+).

Additional Info:

Click here to view the syllabus (link coming soon)
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Disclaimer

We begin on the foundational premise that all bodies, gender identities, and sexualities are valid and deserve celebration. We reject the idea that these concepts are inappropriate in a classroom. Differences of opinion are natural, but spreading hate and misinformation will not be tolerated in this course.