- Discussions and Debates: Encourage open dialogue and respectful discussions about LGBTQ+ issues.
- Multimedia Resources: Utilize videos, articles, and interactive timelines to bring history to life.
- Projects and Presentations: Students can research and present on specific LGBTQ+ topics or figures during the final meeting.

This course aims to create a safe and supportive online learning environment where students can expand their knowledge, challenge their perceptions, and become more informed and compassionate members of society.

What We’ll Do:

Explore Cool Stories: Discover amazing historical events and inspiring people who have shaped LGBTQ+ history. We’ll learn about the brave folks who stood up for their rights and made a difference.
Meet Influential Figures: Get to know heroes like Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, and Audre Lorde, who fought for equality and justice.
Understand Pride: Find out how Pride started, why it’s celebrated, and what it means to people around the world today.
Engage with Fun Activities: Participate in discussions, watch interesting videos, and even meet guest speakers from the LGBTQ+ community!
Weekly Breakdown:

Week 1: Getting to Know LGBTQ+ History – Who’s Who and What’s What
Week 2: The Stonewall Riots – The Spark That Ignited a Movement
Week 3: Heroes of the LGBTQ+ Community – Stories of Courage and Change
Week 4: The Evolution of Pride – From Protests to Parades
Why Join?

Make New Friends: Connect with other young people who are also eager to learn and share.
Expand Your Horizons: Gain a new perspective on history and the world around you.
Be Inspired: Hear powerful stories that will motivate you to stand up for what’s right.
This isn’t just a history class – it’s a journey through time that shows how far we’ve come and why Pride is such an important celebration. Come join us, and let’s learn together in a supportive and exciting environment!

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Standards
Culture (Theme 1):

Explore and describe similarities and differences in the ways groups, societies, and cultures address similar human needs and concerns.
Students will learn about LGBTQ+ cultures and how they have influenced and been influenced by broader societal changes.
Time, Continuity, and Change (Theme 2):

Identify and use key concepts such as chronology, causality, change, conflict, and complexity to explain, analyze, and show connections among patterns of historical change and continuity.
Students will create timelines and analyze the progression of LGBTQ+ rights and movements.
Individual Development and Identity (Theme 4):

Explore factors that contribute to one’s personal identity, such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions.
Students will discuss how historical events and figures have shaped individual and collective identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
Power, Authority, and Governance (Theme 6):

Examine issues involving the rights, roles, and status of individuals in relation to broader civic and political structures.
Students will study the legal and political battles for LGBTQ+ rights and how they relate to broader concepts of governance and justice.