Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard the term “intersectionality” before. Explain that intersectionality is a concept that recognizes how different aspects of a person’s identity (such as race, gender, class, etc.) can intersect and influence their experiences and opportunities in society. - Emphasize that intersectionality is not just a social justice concept, but can also be understood and explored through mathematics, specifically through the study of sets, set relations, operations on sets, and Venn diagrams.

Lesson Outline: 1. Definition and Introduction to Sets (15 minutes) - Define what a set is and provide examples (e.g., set of even numbers, set of fruits). - Explain that sets can be represented using braces { } and list the elements inside. - Introduce the concept of universal set and empty set.

1. Set Relations (15 minutes) - Explain the concept of set relations, such as subset, superset, and equal sets. - Provide examples and ask students to identify the relations between sets. - Discuss how set relations can be related to intersectionality, where different sets of identities intersect.

2. Operations on Sets (20 minutes) - Introduce the operations on sets: union, intersection, and complement. - Explain how to perform each operation and provide examples. - Relate these operations to intersectionality by discussing how different identities can intersect or overlap.

3. Venn Diagrams (15 minutes) - Introduce Venn diagrams as a visual representation of sets and their relationships. - Demonstrate how to draw and label a Venn diagram. - Provide examples and ask students to create their own Venn diagrams to represent different sets and their intersections.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask students questions to encourage critical thinking and understanding of intersectionality: - How can the concept of intersectionality be applied to sets and set relations? - Can you think of an example where two sets intersect to represent a specific identity or experience? - How can Venn diagrams help us visualize the intersections of different identities?

Assessment: - Provide students with a worksheet to assess their understanding of sets, set relations, operations on sets, and Venn diagrams. - Include questions that require students to apply the concept of intersectionality to solve problems or analyze scenarios.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide extra examples and guided practice. - For advanced students, challenge them to explore more complex set relations and intersections, or ask them to create their own word problems related to intersectionality.

Plenary: - Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the connection between intersectionality and sets. - Ask students to reflect on how understanding intersectionality through mathematics can help them better understand social justice issues in the real world.

Resources: 1. Video: “Introduction to Sets” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pVv9pJW2d8 2. Video: “Set Operations” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pVv9pJW2d8 3. Worksheet: “Sets and Venn Diagrams” - [Insert link to worksheet resource] 4. Worksheet: “Intersectionality and Sets” - [Insert link to worksheet resource]