Description

Overview:

NBA player Jason Collins recently became the first openly gay athlete in a major American team sport. In this activity, students read some of Collins' coming out statement, discuss it, and then consider their views on the impact coming out can have, both personally and for society.

Subject:

Social Science

Level:

Middle School, High School

Material Type:

Lesson Plan, Reading

Author:

Jinnie Spiegler

Provider:

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

Provider Set:

Teachable Moment

Date Added:

05/01/2013