Help learners understand antisemitism, recognise anti-Jewish prejudice and explore safe ways to respond with this engaging lesson pack for ages 14–18.

Suitable for KS4 and post-16 PSHE, citizenship and tutor time, this approximately 60-minute lesson combines clear explanations with pair discussions, fictional scenarios and practical written activities.

What’s included

• 22-slide editable PowerPoint with teacher notes and suggested answers.
• Teacher guidance with learning outcomes, a timed running order and advice for managing sensitive discussions.
• Five learner workbook pages covering key vocabulary, scenarios, online claims and safe responses.
• An exit ticket to check understanding.
• Suggested worksheet answers and source references.

Topics covered

• The meaning of antisemitism and the diversity of Jewish identity.
• Stereotyping, exclusion, conspiracy claims and collective blame.
• The distinction between criticism of government policies and prejudice against Jewish people.
• Checking online claims and responding without spreading harmful content.
• Supporting someone affected and seeking appropriate help.**

Activities encourage learners to explain their reasoning, consider the impact of prejudice and plan a safe response. No internet access is required.

Formats: Editable PowerPoint and Word teaching pack. Teacher guidance, learner pages and answers are contained within the Word pack.

This is an introductory antisemitism awareness resource, rather than a full Holocaust history unit or a lesson on the Israel–Palestine conflict. It contains no graphic imagery or reproduced slurs.