No Place For Hate: Understanding Bias
The No Place for Hate curriculum on bias focuses on the preferences and assumptions that shape how we see the world. By recognizing bias in ourselves and others, students develop critical thinking skills that foster a more inclusive school community. Elementary and middle school students explore both explicit and implicit bias through engaging scenarios and thoughtful discussions that encourage self-reflection, critical thinking, and empathy.
Each activity creates safe spaces for honest conversations and personal growth as students learn that everyone has biases, while gaining tools to act with greater awareness and intention.
Activities are centered on helping students understand bias in meaningful ways. At Bedford Middle School, for example, students explored thought-provoking scenarios like "The Doctor's Dilemma" and examined examples from popular culture such as "The Voice" blind auditions.
Thinking Under the Influence
Through the educational video "Thinking Under the Influence" and guided discussions about real-life situations, students learned to identify assumptions and their potential impacts. The lesson concluded with students developing personal action plans for addressing bias when they encounter it and supporting those affected.
Examples of Implicit Bias Scenarios
