Lessons and resources for Jewish American Heritage Month
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Teach students about what online hate and harassment is and its prevalence among adults and teenagers.
Teach students about strategies for responding to and challenging bias in school, in particular when they are the target.
Teach students about this history of Barbie, reflect on their own experiences with Barbie and consider what identity groups may be missing from Barbie's collection.
Teach students about data from Pew's survey about teens and social media, help them reflect on their own social media use and explore how race, gender and socioeconomic status impact online use.
Teach students what biased language is and help them reflect on the reasons why people use it and how they can address and challenge biased words and language.
Teach students about the history of the N-word, its harm and impact and engage them in exploring school-based scenarios.
Teach students about disability rights activist Judy Heumann and what work in schools and communities still remains.
Use these activities to bring the history, culture and experience of the Jewish people and community to your classroom.
Teach students about the importance and power of symbols and explore with them how hate symbols can cause harm to individuals and society.
Teach students about what gossip and rumors are and the impact they have on others, especially those identity groups which may be more vulnerable to and marginalized by rumors and gossip.
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Teach students about what disability means, and the tools and accommodations that people with disabilities need.
Teach students about the difference between intent and impact and why it matters.
treat all children’s questions with respect and seriousness; do not ignore, or dismiss children. Children are aware of what is happening in the world around them. Family members and educators cannot assume that children are unaffected by global events. When frightening and violent incidents occur, both children and adults may experience a range of emotions including fear, confusion, sadness and anger.
To counteract fear and give reassurance, adult family members, teachers and day…
A very serious humanitarian crisis is taking place as a result of the ongoing war and its violence and danger for the people living in Ukraine. As of 3/11/22, according to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 6.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country and are seeking safety in neighboring countries. They have become refugees. Refugees are people who flee war, violence, conflict or persecution (being continually treated in a cruel and harmful way) and cross an…
Teach students about Bellen Woodard, how she became a "crayon activist," and how they can change something they think is unjust.
Use these activities to bring the history, culture and experience of the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) people and community to your classroom.
Use the short evocative videos and films in this lesson plan to engage young people in conversations about identity, diversity, bias and social justice.
Teach students about the CROWN Act, the need for the bill and have them reflect on real-life examples of hair discrimination.