Foundations of Resistance: Curriculum and Guide

Foundations of Resistance utilizes the history and life lessons of the Jewish partisans of World War II to teach students why and how to resist antisemitism. Foundations teaches students to act with increased empathy; to recognize and call out antisemitism; to build a positive leadership identity; and to resist antisemitism both systemically and in their everyday lives.

Foundations of Resistance is a curriculum consisting of four classroom lessons for varying grade-level ranges between 6th and 12th grade. The curriculum is versatile; lessons can be taught individually, in tandem, in trios, or can be extended into a complete four-lesson unit of study.

Each Foundations lesson can be completed in a single classroom period, and each comes with a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide, complete with curriculum details, lesson plan, resources, and other useful materials and information.

Foundations of Resistance aligns with the California Department of Education’s Common Core Standards across Social Studies, English, and History, and is compatible with educational standards across all 50 states.