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A female, transgender, and male symbol are written in chalk in the colors of the trans pride flag: pink, white, and blue. Equal signs are drawn between each symbol.
This article from Science News for Students is one way to introduce transgender identity in the science classroom. The article includes explanations of transgender identity and profiles several transgender researchers and how their identity intersects with their work as scientists.
The article is written in student-friendly language, and includes a glossary of “power words” that can be used as an additional learning tool.
Sam gave this one-hour webinar for an audience of science educators - not strictly limited to biology content, but with much overlap with our Gender-Inclusive Biology Framework. The webinar also spends time on on science identity, science language, equity in chemistry, and meaningful teaching about diverse scientists.
Shifting Schools is a wonderful organization with a weekly series of free webinars for educators with an equity lens - check out their webinars, podcasts, and other events!