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It's elementary : talking about gay issues in school / [contributing authors Debra Chasnoff ...et al.].
Special features: original It's elementary documentary and 37 minute educator training version; companion documentary It's still elementary; deleted scenes from the original film; down loadable PDF of an updated curriculum guide; clips from other films in the Respect for All Project. Each DVD also includes an electronic PDF version of the guide: It’s elementary : a guide to community organizing, professional development, and K-8 curriculum. Original "It's elementary" film produced 1996. DVD: Disc 1. It's elementary, It's still elementary -- disc 2. Educator training version ; extras. An exploration of what happens when experienced teachers talk to their students about lesbians and gay men. Students are asked to consider issues related to homosexuality at six elementary and middle schools. Footage of classroom activities and discussions are presented with students exploring questions and issues presented to them by teachers and guest lecturers who come into their classes. School-wide presentations, activity-days, and how these events affect faculty, parents and teachers are also discussed. An exploration of what happens when experienced teachers talk to their students about lesbians and gay men. Students are asked to consider issues related to homosexuality at six elementary and middle schools. Footage of classroom activities and discussions are presented with students exploring questions and issues presented to them by teachers and guest lecturers who come into their classes. School-wide presentations, activity-days, and how these events affect faculty, parents and teachers are also discussed.