1. Gender Lesson 1 Can boys and girls like the same things?

2. In this lesson we are going to… Explore what you and others like or don’t like, and why Better understand the choices made by girls or boys around the world

3. This is Laura… She lives in Ireland She is seven years old She likes to ride her bicycle Her favourite food is chocolate She loves to sing Do you like any of these things too?

4. This is Carlos… He lives in Ecuador He is eight years old He loves to play violin His favourite food is grilled chicken He likes to dance traditional dances Do you like any of these things too? Boy holding violin while participating in Inca ceremony, Ecuador © Plan International (2010)

5. This is Nita… She lives in India She is six years old She loves school Her favourite colour is blue Her favourite sport is skipping Do you like any of these things too? Girl writing on blackboard, India. © Plan International (2009)

6. This is Paul… He lives in Canada He is five years old His favourite sport is swimming He likes drawing His favourite colour is pink Do you like any of these things too?

7. What did you learn?

8. Extension Activities Write a factsheet about yourself – SPHE Keep a diary about yourself Use ELearning website to become Penpal with a child in another country Learn about other children around the world (see lesson plan for links)