Subject
Topic of lesson: Sexual Assault
Grade level: 11 (Secondary 5)
To critical look at the different
cases of sexual assault seen in the
Big Idea: popular media recently, especially
surrounding the #MeToo
movement
Understandings:
Introduction: (10mins)
Students will be calmed down and attendance will
be taken before the lesson begins.
Development: (45mins)
This lesson will center around the concepts of
sexual assault and sexual exploitation as seen in
the media recently. The specific cases of sexual
assault that this lesson will cover are Harvey
Weinstein, Larry Nassar, Donald Trump, Kevin
Spacey, and Venit.
This lesson will look at who the perpetrator is,
what position of power they held during the time
when the abuse took place, and how the situation
continued and concluded. A concentration will be
placed on the various deflections by the assaulters
to “explain away” their crime. The students will
be asked what they’re interpretation of each
scenario is, thus sparking a conversation between
peers and with the teacher.
The lesson will be interspersed with videos
pertaining to the topics in this lesson. Each of the
perpetrators in this lesson have video content
related to them. This will serve as a break
between note-taking and discussion portions.
Individual work time: (20mins)
Students will be given time to work on a half
page reaction to the day’s lesson. They will be
prompted by questions written on the board and
they will be expected to respond to these
questions in a half page assignment-like activity.
They will be handing in this assignment at the end
of the class.
Conclusion:
Students will be encouraged to ask any remaining
questions they may have on today’s class or the
previous lesson.
Social Sciences
Area:
Unit: Criminology
What is sexual assault and sexual exploitation?
Essential Why does sexual exploitation happen?
Questions: What are ways sexual assault and exploitation can be
avoided?
Sexual assault is something which will affect these
students, whether it directly involves them or if a friend
Relevance:
or family member is affected by sexual assault or
exploitation.
Resources Required:
-Computer with PowerPoint and videos, articles on speeding, paper to write
half page on article
QEP Subject Area Competencies
-Criminology as a subject is not present in the QEP.
Student will know (learning objectives):
-How to identify various forms of sexual assault and the circumstances under
which such crimes take place.
Students will understand (learning objectives):
-How to compassionately discuss these topics and understand the position of
victims of sexual assault
Cross Curricular Competencies:
-Uses information: Students are expected to use information about sexual
assault and criminology to complete their half page assignment.
-Communicates appropriately: In learning about these sensitive topics,
students will be expected to communicate their knowledge appropriately in
their assignment but also in general communication in their lives.
Broad Areas of Learning:
Citizenship and Community Life: Students who learn and expand their
knowledge of sexual assault, something which may affect themselves or
members of their community, will be able to enrich their citizenship and
community life as a result. They will be more knowledgeable on the subject.
Differentiated Instruction:
Some students in this class require a physical version of the PowerPoint,
printed, so that they can follow along as the class progresses. This will be
provided for them. The class features a written component (assignment and
note taking) as well as an auditory/visual portion (videos, discussion)
FORMATIVE - Assessment
Students will be asked questions throughout the lessons to gauge their
understanding and retention of information. They are expected to answer to
the teacher’s questions to show their understand of lesson material.
SUMMATIVE - Assessment OF learning:
The summative assessments of this lesson will come in the form of a half page
assignment which is to be filled out by the end of class. The students will be
expected to use lesson information to answer guiding questions on the board.