Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag Symbols of Us: Identity Capes or Flags
Source: Human Rights Campaign Foundation Welcoming Schools
Subject: History
Topic: Integrated
Grade Levels: Elementary School: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Overview:
In this lesson, students will learn about a key activist and leader in LGBTQ history, learn about the creator of the rainbow flag, share and explore identity through discussion of literature and art, explore the concept of identity, and embrace differences in the classroom community through the creation of identity pride flags or capes.