Working with 4-H Youth to Build Welcoming and Inclusive Schools and Communities

As part of our commitment to the National Strategies to Counter Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Related Forms of Hatred and Bias, USDA is proud to work with 4-H youth to educate and empower them to build welcoming and inclusive schools and communities. Below are resources to help build awareness and education about countering antisemitism, Islamophobia and related forms of hatred and bias.

YOUTH LEARNING RESOURCES:

• The Pyramid of Hate is a way to show how prejudice and hatred can grow from small biases to severe violence.
• Digital activities to deepen student understanding of historical antisemitism, the Holocaust and related themes.
• Website for Bullying Prevention training on anti-bullying developed by Islamic and Muslim Students.
• Sikh-awareness-presentation-elementary & Educator talking points promote Sikh awareness and prevent bullying in the nation’s public schools. Home - Sikh Coalition
• Digital Mini-Lessons for Students to explore the ideas behind anti-bias thinking and action against bias and injustice.
• The Bias inside us - Smithsonian Institute Virtual Online Exhibit training on identifying and breaking down bias.
• Countering and Dismantling Islamophobia: A Comprehensive Guide for Individuals and Organizations – a Toolkit with resources and actionable items to help dismantle Islamophobia in their homes, communities and schools.
• An Educator’s Handbook on Islamic Religious Practices is a source of information on Islam and Muslims, to help educators maintain a safe space where students are free and comfortable to learn.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES:

USDA is happy to help bring resources to your club, school or campus. Whether that is a training, a guest speaker or an exhibition, we will find the right fit for your goals. Please reach out to center@usda.gov to discuss how we can help!

Below are two examples of travelling exhibits that could visit your school or community:

• Shadowlight – a replica of a railcar that was used during the holocaust to transport Jews and other people to concentration camps during WWII. This immersive museum has a 360 multimedia display that depicts how hate and bias led to such atrocity.
• Wall of Tears is a project to bring awareness of the people that were affected by the holocaust where they came from and the communities that perished due to the hatred that was framed on the Jewish People of Europe.