Free KS3 design and technology lesson
Education
Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people’s charity, has released a free and inclusive KS3 design and technology lesson.
The free, ready-to-go resources will give pupils an overview of a range of logos, allowing them to identify good design principles for general brand logos, as well as those championing diversity.
Afterwards, they’ll have plenty of time to design their own, and then vote on the most successful.
The aim of the session is for pupils to understand the design principles which go into making a great logo, and to make a collaborative contribution to Just Like Us’ annual School Diversity Week, a celebration of LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) equality in primary and secondary schools across the UK.
How to download this free KS3 design and technology lesson plan and more:
If you are a staff member at a UK primary school, secondary school or sixth form college, you can access Just Like Us’ free resources by following the below steps:
- Sign up for School Diversity Week (make sure you tick ‘School Diversity Week’).
- You’ll then receive an email granting you access to the resources.
- Then, browse and download resources in our portal.
What is School Diversity Week?
Every June, Just Like Us runs School Diversity Week. The event is a celebration of LGBT+ equality in primary and secondary schools across the UK.
As part of this, Just Like Us has created more than 50 free, LGBT+ inclusive resources for use in schools. These include lesson plans, worksheets, assembly ideas, story time discussions and presentations. Plus, there is a Rainbow Friday non-uniform day, fundraising for Just Like Us.
Each year, thousands of UK primary and secondary schools take part in School Diversity Week. Signing up means you will get free access to LGBT+ inclusive resources on all key stages and key subjects.
Why celebrate School Diversity Week?
Independent research has found a link between positive messaging about being LGBT+ in schools to pupils have better mental health. This is regardless of whether the pupils are LGBT+ or not.
By signing up for School Diversity Week, you’ll gain access to our free LGBT+ inclusive resources. You’ll be joining thousands of other schools celebrating across the UK.
