College of Education Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading

Lesson Plans & Curricular Resources

The linked lesson plan exemplars below are designed for educators, pre-service teachers, leaders and community partners to use as tools for developing their own culturally responsive lessons.

Users are welcome to implement these lessons directly in their classroom or adapt them to meet the unique needs of students and the learning environment. The exemplars vary by topic and grade level, and many are intentionally flexible to work across multiple content areas.

Before use, please review each lesson carefully and make any necessary adjustments to align with the needs of your students and learning goals.

un/HUSH Lesson Planning Template
Identity and Intersectionality Lesson Exemplar - Grades 6-12
Latine Desegregation Lesson Exemplar - Grades 8-12
Lavendar Scare Lesson Exemplar - Grades 8-12

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