Bodies, Bias, and Belonging with Dr Stacy

Bodies, Bias, and Belonging with Dr Stacy Sims
Girls’ bodies function differently, and education should reflect that reality. Developed with Dr Stacy Sims through MECCA M-POWER, these lesson plans help Australian and Aotearoa teachers confidently teach puberty, menstrual health, nutrition, media bias, and equity in sport. Spanning HPE, English, and Maths for Years 5 -10, you'll support girls’ health and wellbeing, help them stay engaged in sport and beyond, and build confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Confidently teach girls’ health and equality

Aligned to the Australian and New Zealand Curricula, students build body literacy along with the knowledge, language, and confidence to challenge stereotypes, bias, and advocate for a fairer world.

Using engaging videos, ready-to-use slides, printable diagrams, and real-world data investigations, these classroom-ready resources support thoughtful education and meaningful conversations about women’s health, wellbeing, equality, and participation in sport.

Building body literacy, confidence, and advocacy

These lessons are designed for students of all genders and will support them to:

🩸 Understand puberty and menstrual health through accurate, stigma-free science
🥗 Examine how nutrition supports girls’ health and performance
📰 Identify gender bias in media and everyday language
📊 Analyse real-world data on gender equity in sport
📢 Take action for equality through campaigns, advocacy, and awareness activities.

Units of learning

With thanks to our partners

Dr Stacy Sims is a leading exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist with an MSc and PhD. She specialises in female physiology and performance, and is an advocate for improving health outcomes for women and girls.

MECCA M-POWER is MECCA’s social change initiative advancing gender equality and expanding opportunities for women and girls across Australia and Aotearoa.

Bodies, Bias, and Belonging with MECCA M-POWER