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.
We believe that teaching the lessons of the Holocaust is critical – now more than ever. We frame our approach to Holocaust education around nine pedagogical principles – including providing background on antisemitism, teaching the human story, making the Holocaust relevant, fostering empathy and ensuring a supportive learning environment. Through a thoughtful and sound study of the Holocaust, students gain an understanding of the dangers and consequences of unchecked hate. They can…
Antisemitism occurs in schools, communities, on college campuses and in the workplace. It is critical that we learn about antisemitism and how we can act as an ally when we experience or witness this kind of hate. Our approach to antisemitism education is framed by four pillars. We encourage learns to:
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.
The origins of ADL’s anti-bias programs date back to 1985, when ADL and WCVB-TV in Boston initiated the A World of Difference® campaign, a series of education and media-driven programs designed to combat prejudice and create effective tools to address these issues in the classroom and community. The campaign's immense success led to ongoing programs across the country and several national awards including a Peabody, Gabriel and Scripps-Howard.
The origins of ADL’s anti-bias programs date back to 1985, when ADL and WCVB-TV in Boston initiated the A World of Difference® campaign, a series of education and media-driven programs designed to combat prejudice and create effective tools to address these issues in the classroom and community. The campaign's immense success led to ongoing programs across the country and several national awards including a Peabody, Gabriel and Scripps-Howard.
Teach students about what disability means, and the tools and accommodations that people with disabilities need.
The mission of ADL’s Task Force on Middle East Minorities is to bring international attention to the human rights offenses committed against minority communities in the Middle East. The Task Force consists of regional and topical experts who serve as an advisory body to augment ADL’s work in protecting vulnerable minorities by identifying, elevating, and educating on emerging human rights issues in the Middle East.
The task force is comprised of leading scholars, experts, and…
Teach students about the difference between intent and impact and why it matters.
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.