Gender-Inclusive Biology
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We are three trans science teachers sharing resources and working toward a gender-inclusive biology education.
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River Suh made a searchable database of 200+ species with diverse gender and sexual phenomena, based on Joan Roughgarden's book Evolution's Rainbow. Teachers and learners can use this as a research tool or just marvel at the vastness of diversity. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/e...
November 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
River Suh made a searchable database of 200+ species with diverse gender and sexual phenomena, based on Joan Roughgarden's book Evolution's Rainbow. Teachers and learners can use this as a research tool or just marvel at the vastness of diversity. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/e...
Spotted Red Hyena Boys And Girls Look And Act ALMOST The Same Even If You Look Closely. [Gender Showcase, K-5] www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/s...
Spotted red hyena boys and girls look and act ALMOST the same even if you look closely. [Gender Showcase, K-5) — Gender-Inclusive Biology
Updated from: “ All Genders Are Perfectly Natural ” (K-5) poster by Reflection Press, from the Gender Now Coloring Book © 2011.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Spotted Red Hyena Boys And Girls Look And Act ALMOST The Same Even If You Look Closely. [Gender Showcase, K-5] www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/s...
In what ways can animals vary in their reproductive adaptations? This gallery walk radically broadens of the idea of reproductive adaptations as students learn sex-changing clownfish, "sperm-stealing" all-female salamander populations, and more. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/d...
Diverse Reproductive Strategies Gallery Walk — Gender-Inclusive Biology
In this lesson, students do a reading about R- and K-selection and then a gallery walk of four more unique reproductive strategies in animals. Students use the notes taken during the gallery walk to…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In what ways can animals vary in their reproductive adaptations? This gallery walk radically broadens of the idea of reproductive adaptations as students learn sex-changing clownfish, "sperm-stealing" all-female salamander populations, and more. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/d...
A new collection of gender-inclusive high school biology materials just dropped! This set of lesson plans is provided by our collaborator and education researcher Dr. Charlie Blake at SIUE. stemcenter.siue.edu/inclusive-bi...
Inclusive Biology – STEM Center at SIUE
This project aims to improve the way we teach some of the most fundamental concepts of biology by replacing outdated content with curriculum materials that reflect current scientific advancements.…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A new collection of gender-inclusive high school biology materials just dropped! This set of lesson plans is provided by our collaborator and education researcher Dr. Charlie Blake at SIUE. stemcenter.siue.edu/inclusive-bi...
One of our followers, Alex Maes, created this Investigation on Differences In Sex Determination which is available in a less-scaffolded and a more-scaffolded version. With permission we share these lessons for you to use and adapt!
Differences in Sex Determination Investigation — Gender-Inclusive Biology
Alex Maes created this investigation which includes a variety of videos and infographics also featured on this website. Two versions are available, one more scaffolded than the other. Alex writes: …
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November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
One of our followers, Alex Maes, created this Investigation on Differences In Sex Determination which is available in a less-scaffolded and a more-scaffolded version. With permission we share these lessons for you to use and adapt!
Is it time for your biology curriculum to evolve? Build inclusion into any existing curriculum using the Gender-Inclusive Biology Framework: a guiding set of principles for teachers reflecting on ways to expand their curriculum for more inclusion.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Is it time for your biology curriculum to evolve? Build inclusion into any existing curriculum using the Gender-Inclusive Biology Framework: a guiding set of principles for teachers reflecting on ways to expand their curriculum for more inclusion.
How do we honor all kinds of families in science teaching? The Queerspawn Resource Project has children’s and adult book lists, allyship guidance, a language guide, and media collections reflecting the experiences of people with LGBTQ+ parents/guardians.
Queerspawn Resource Project — Gender-Inclusive Biology
The Queerspawn Resource Project develops and compiles resources that reflect the complex, authentic, and intersectional experiences of people with one or more LGBTQ+ parents/guardians and advancing…
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October 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How do we honor all kinds of families in science teaching? The Queerspawn Resource Project has children’s and adult book lists, allyship guidance, a language guide, and media collections reflecting the experiences of people with LGBTQ+ parents/guardians.
How can we talk to kids about science in a gender-inclusive way? River Suh shares four common student questions and ways to respond.
Talking to Kids About Science in a Gender-Inclusive Way
Four common questions and ways to respond.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How can we talk to kids about science in a gender-inclusive way? River Suh shares four common student questions and ways to respond.
Small shifts in language are one of the easiest ways to make your biology class more inclusive! We have both short and long language guides that are continually updated to help you build continuity in gendered language. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/betterscienc...
October 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Small shifts in language are one of the easiest ways to make your biology class more inclusive! We have both short and long language guides that are continually updated to help you build continuity in gendered language. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/betterscienc...
How can educators convey the complexities of biology without reinforcing harmful misunderstandings? In this blog post, geneticist Jess McLaughlin offers six detailed strategies for trans inclusion in biology education.
Trans inclusion in the biology classroom — Gender-Inclusive Biology
In this blog post, geneticist Jess McLaughlin offers six detailed strategies for trans inclusion in biology education. They also include an extensive list of resources.
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October 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How can educators convey the complexities of biology without reinforcing harmful misunderstandings? In this blog post, geneticist Jess McLaughlin offers six detailed strategies for trans inclusion in biology education.
How do we inclusively represent gender-diverse and trans people in pedigree charts? Educators and genetic counselors alike want to know. This focused revision clarifies the use of symbols and language to denote sex assigned at birth and gender.
[Update] Sex and Gender Inclusivity in Pedigree Nomenclature — Gender-Inclusive Biology
This focused revision addresses the need to denote sex assigned at birth and gender in pedigree nomenclature. It clarifies the use of symbols and language to ensure safe and inclusive genetic…
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September 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How do we inclusively represent gender-diverse and trans people in pedigree charts? Educators and genetic counselors alike want to know. This focused revision clarifies the use of symbols and language to denote sex assigned at birth and gender.
Teaching about bodies? Find clear infographics and advice from Adapting Language For Diverse (A)Genders, Bodies, And (A)Sexualities.
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Adapting Language for Diverse (A)Genders, Bodies, and (A)Sexualities — Gender-Inclusive Biology
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September 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Teaching about bodies? Find clear infographics and advice from Adapting Language For Diverse (A)Genders, Bodies, And (A)Sexualities.
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
In this blog, intersex sociologist Dr. Cary Gabriel Costello writes about current intersex issues in historical context.
"I'm not defective, I'm not disordered, I'm not ashamed.
I'm intersex by birth and honest by choice."
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"I'm not defective, I'm not disordered, I'm not ashamed.
I'm intersex by birth and honest by choice."
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/t...
The Intersex Roadshow (Blog) — Gender-Inclusive Biology
In this blog, intersex sociologist Dr. Cary Gabriel Costello writes about current intersex issues in historical context. Intersex people are supposed to lie low and keep quiet. Not me. I'm not…
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September 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In this blog, intersex sociologist Dr. Cary Gabriel Costello writes about current intersex issues in historical context.
"I'm not defective, I'm not disordered, I'm not ashamed.
I'm intersex by birth and honest by choice."
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/t...
"I'm not defective, I'm not disordered, I'm not ashamed.
I'm intersex by birth and honest by choice."
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/t...
Sex educator Cory Silverberg did an interview on NPR's Fresh Air about teaching sex as it relates to not only reproduction, but also pleasure, power, and identity. Valuable ideas for science Ts looking to teaching in context with students’ whole lives. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/r...
Rethinking The Sex Talk: Interview with Cory Silverberg on NPR Fresh Air — Gender-Inclusive Biology
Cory Silverberg is a sex educator and the author of “What Makes a Baby”, “Sex is a Funny Word”, and the new book “You Know, Sex” which is for children 10+. Cory spoke in this interview about teaching…
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September 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sex educator Cory Silverberg did an interview on NPR's Fresh Air about teaching sex as it relates to not only reproduction, but also pleasure, power, and identity. Valuable ideas for science Ts looking to teaching in context with students’ whole lives. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/r...
We would like to share some approaches for teaching gender-inclusive biology, here and now. Join us for a webinar with Science Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (SEEDS) on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7 pm EDT. seeds4equity.org/event-6317102
September 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We would like to share some approaches for teaching gender-inclusive biology, here and now. Join us for a webinar with Science Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (SEEDS) on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7 pm EDT. seeds4equity.org/event-6317102
Why should we teach gender inclusive curriculum?
More LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Ed Reduces Odds Of Bullying, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, And Victimization (J Adolesc Health)
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More LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Ed Reduces Odds Of Bullying, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, And Victimization (J Adolesc Health)
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More LGBTQ-inclusive sex ed reduces odds of bullying, depression, suicidal thoughts, and victimization (J Adolesc Health) — Gender-Inclusive Biology
Title: Associations of LGBTQ-inclusive sex education with mental health outcomes and school-based victimization in U.S. high school students
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August 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Why should we teach gender inclusive curriculum?
More LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Ed Reduces Odds Of Bullying, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, And Victimization (J Adolesc Health)
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/m...
More LGBTQ-Inclusive Sex Ed Reduces Odds Of Bullying, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, And Victimization (J Adolesc Health)
www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/m...
Lewis Steller with Science Friday developed this lesson where students explore case studies of human remains that have challenged scientists’ ideas about how gender and sex operated in ancient times. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
Ancient Skeletal Remains: Sex, Gender, And Archaeology — Gender-Inclusive Biology
In this lesson for high school life sciences, students explore case studies of human remains that have challenged scientists’ ideas about how gender and sex operated in ancient times to help us…
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August 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Lewis Steller with Science Friday developed this lesson where students explore case studies of human remains that have challenged scientists’ ideas about how gender and sex operated in ancient times. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
Are you teaching high school Psychology? Looking for a structured way to dive into the topic of gender? The American Psychological Association has a four-lesson unit plan about gender for high school psychology classes. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
American Psychological Association's Four-Lesson Unit on Gender — Gender-Inclusive Biology
This unit for high school psychology classes covers four topics: Gender as a Biopsychosocial Construct Cultural and Historical Considerations about Gender The Importance of Pronouns …
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August 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Are you teaching high school Psychology? Looking for a structured way to dive into the topic of gender? The American Psychological Association has a four-lesson unit plan about gender for high school psychology classes. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
Queer Animals Are Everywhere. Science Is Finally Catching On. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/q...
Queer Animals Are Everywhere. Science Is Finally Catching On. — Gender-Inclusive Biology
This article by animal studies graduate student Eliot Schrefer for The Washington Post highlights a recent surge in scholarship on same-sex animal behavior which challenges longstanding…
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August 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Queer Animals Are Everywhere. Science Is Finally Catching On. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/q...
Inclusive biology evolves with students — and River Suh encourages educators to build inclusive connections through science. magazine.scienceforthepeople.org/vol26-1-gend...
Inclusive Biology Evolves With Students • SftP Magazine
A proposal for a new way of teaching biology - which will dynamically incorporate prior knowledge that students may possess, keep doors open for revisions based on evidence.
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August 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Inclusive biology evolves with students — and River Suh encourages educators to build inclusive connections through science. magazine.scienceforthepeople.org/vol26-1-gend...
Two sexes? Not always! In some animals, 3 sexes make for a stable population. Hermaphrodite pink sea urchins were found to coexist and reproduce with females & males in a stable population. They may even fare better against stress from ocean warming. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/s...
July 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Two sexes? Not always! In some animals, 3 sexes make for a stable population. Hermaphrodite pink sea urchins were found to coexist and reproduce with females & males in a stable population. They may even fare better against stress from ocean warming. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/s...
Transgender Researchers Want To Make An Impact - This student-friendly article includes explanations of transgender identity and profiles several transgender researchers and how their identity intersects with their work as scientists. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
Transgender Researchers Want to Make an Impact — Gender-Inclusive Biology
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…
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July 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Transgender Researchers Want To Make An Impact - This student-friendly article includes explanations of transgender identity and profiles several transgender researchers and how their identity intersects with their work as scientists. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
These inclusive zines are produced by Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum, an LGBTQ-led project that is developing inclusive, trauma-informed, and sex-positive resources for use with youth. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/i...
Inclusive Zines from the Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum — Gender-Inclusive Biology
The Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum is an LGBTQ-led project that is developing inclusive, trauma-informed, and sex-positive resources for use with youth. Their resource library includes zines,…
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July 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
These inclusive zines are produced by Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum, an LGBTQ-led project that is developing inclusive, trauma-informed, and sex-positive resources for use with youth. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/i...
Archaeology's Sexual Revolution - this article details the reckoning archaeology has had to do when addressing the complex, non-binary nature of biological sex characteristics. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
Archaeology's Sexual Revolution — Gender-Inclusive Biology
Read this article, which details the reckoning archaeology has had to do when addressing the complex, non-binary nature of biological sex characteristics. Includes several case studies of ambiguous…
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July 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Archaeology's Sexual Revolution - this article details the reckoning archaeology has had to do when addressing the complex, non-binary nature of biological sex characteristics. www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/a...
Kangaroos, quokkas, and wallabies have 3 types of bodies: girl, boy, and both! [Gender Showcase, K-5] www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/k...
Kangaroos, quokkas, and wallabies have 3 types of bodies: girl, boy, and both! [Gender Showcase, K-5] — Gender-Inclusive Biology
Updated from: “ All Genders Are Perfectly Natural ” (K-5) poster by Reflection Press, from the Gender Now Coloring Book © 2011.
www.genderinclusivebiology.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Kangaroos, quokkas, and wallabies have 3 types of bodies: girl, boy, and both! [Gender Showcase, K-5] www.genderinclusivebiology.com/newsletter/k...