Free inclusive KS3 maths lesson plans

Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people’s charity, has released two free and inclusive KS3 maths lesson plans.

The free, ready-to-go resources include a mental arithmetic quiz incorporating key LGBT+ statistics, including how societal attitudes to same-sex relationships have changed through the years.

There is also a lesson plan on visualizing and interpreting data, with the aim of increasing students’ understanding of the LGBT+ community and develop their skills in researching data.

Pupils will also learn how data representation can be used as an effective tool to communicate findings.

How to download these free KS3 maths lesson plans 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:

1. Sign up for School Diversity Week (make sure you tick ‘School Diversity Week’).
2. You’ll then receive an email granting you access to the resources.
3. 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.