Coronavirus Resources

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Viruses & Outbreaks

Explore resources and instructional materials about viruses and outbreaks. With the recent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important for students to learn about the science behind viruses and understand individual measures that can be taken to limit exposure and spread. This collection of resources provides timely updates regarding the coronavirus, describes what a virus is and how it spreads, offers an overview of the history of viruses and outbreaks around the world, and reveals essential guidelines for staying healthy.

The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity recognizes the ongoing struggle and pain endured by our Asian community.  In this moment, we challenge our school communities to engage in dialogue about what everyone can do to help end Anti-Asian racism and discrimination. 

 Below, please find some Advisory Lessons that may assist in supporting the dialogue arouund Anti-Asian racism and discrimination. 

COVID-19 & Anti-Asian Racism - Encourages students to use critical thinking to explore the correlation between Anti-Asian racism in the US and the the terminology used by politicians and the media. 

Xeno What? - Introduce the students to the concept of Xenphobia and provide space for reflection about Xenophobia in America right now. 

Asking for Help - Promoting help seeking behavior

Let's Talk About Feelings - Normalizing feelings 

Loving Yourself - Promoting self esteem and postive body image

 Please find resources below for discussing the current violent Anti-Asian climate in our country, as well as how to incorporate the Asain community into your Anti-Racism work. 

Article & Lesson Plans: Teaching about Anti-Asian Racism & Xenophobia - Educators 4 Social Change

Article: Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Are on the Rise - Time

Article: 'We're being scapegoated': Asians and Asian Americans speak out against spate of voilence - ABC News

Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN

Article: Anti-Asian Hate Explodes - LA Times

Article: How to Stop the Pandemics of Hatred - CNN

Article & Tips: The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes & Scapegoating - ADL

Article & Webisode: When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus - NPR

Lesson Plan: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism - Facing History

Lesson Plan: Coronavirus and Infectious Racism - ADL

Lesson Plan: Diverse Books Matter - ADL

Lesson Plan: The Pyramid of Hate - ADL

Lesson: Teaching the Identity Iceberg - ADL

Tips for Educators: Countering Biased Responses - Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsiblity 

Video: An Epidemic of Hate- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Amid the Coronavirus (8min) - LA Times

Here are the relevant LAUSD Bulletins and Policies: 

BUL 5212.2: LAUSD Bullying & Hazing Policy - LAUSD

Brochure: Together We Stand - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services

Best Practices for Handling Student Bullying - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services

Considerations for Supporting Vulnerable Student Populations - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services

Tips for Admin: Responding to Cyberbullying & Sexting - LAUSD Human Relations, Diversity & Equity 

Videos: Bullying Webisodes for Students - StopBullying.gov

Resources: CDC Coronavirus (COVID 19) – The Centers for Disease Control

Article: How Grief Training is Helping Educators - NBC News

Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN

Article: The Art of Medicine - Historical Linkages: Epidemics, Economic Risk and Xenophobia - The Lancet

Article: The Mask Slackers of 1918 - New York Times

Article: California's Little Known Genocide - HISTORY

Article: Anti-Asian Hate Explodes - LA Times

Article: How to Stop the Pandemics of Hatred - CNN

Article: Understanding and Responding to Conspiracy Theories - Cornell Alliance for Science

Article: Coronavirus Protest Rallies Draw Extremists, Conservative Activists and Guns - ADL

Article: Stigmatization Complicates Infectious Disease Management - AMA Journal of Ethics, 2010

Article & Tips: The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes & Scapegoating - ADL

Article & Webisode: When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus - NPR

Article & Video: Protecting Students from White Nationalists Influence During COVID19 - Meduium/Shelly Tochluk

Lesson Plan: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism - Facing History

Lesson Plan: Coronavirus and Infectious Racism - ADL

Lesson Plan: Diverse Books Matter - ADL

Lesson Plan: The Pyramid of Hate - ADL

Lesson: Teaching the Identity Iceberg - ADL

Handbook: Psychological First Aid for Schools, Teachers and Students During a Worldwide Pandemic - North American Center for Threat Assessment and Threat Response

Resources For Educators: COVID 19 - Children's Hospital Los Angeles, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement

Resource: Just for Kids, A Comic Explaining the Coronavirus - NPR

Tips for Educators: Countering Biased Responses - Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsiblity 

Videos

Plagues and Pandemics in the Ancient and Midieval World (11min) - Ancient History Encyclopedia 

An Epidemic of Hate- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Amid the Coronavirus (8min) - LA Times

Additional Resources to Explore:

Teaching Tolerance

Facing History and Ourselves

Anti-Defamation League

Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN

Tips & Facts: Talking with Children about COVID 19 - CDC

Tips: Talking to Kids About the COVID19 Crisis - Child Mind Institute

Tips: Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the COVID Crisis - Child Mind Institute 

Tips: 7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure - Edutopia

Tips & Solutions: Spending the Crisis with the Family and Helping Little Ones - San Diego Union-Tribune

Tips & Webisode: Tips for Homeschooling During COVID - NPR

Picturebook: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus - NPR

Resources: Coronavirus Updates and Tips - Understood

Videos: Sesame Street Townhall on COVID + Additional Helpful Videos - CNN

 En Español

Coronavirus: Updates and Tips for returning to school from home. Coronavirus: actualizaciones y consejos para regresar a la escuela desde casa

Coronavirus: Pasar la crisis en familia y ayudar a los pequeños 

Enfrentando COVID-19 Juntos: Recursos Para Apoyar A Las Familias

Trinka y Sam luchan contra el gran virus. Un libro para niños

Plaza Sésamo ayuda a los niños a entender qué es la COVID-19 - Alimentación, higiene y hábitos saludables se promueven entre los más pequeños de casa para que de manera amena y divertida comprendan un tema complicado

Being physically distant doesn't mean we're not together.  It's difficult, but it’s necessary and temporary. 

Fear and Learning in America - Teen Vogue 

Tips: How Teenagers Can Protect their Mental Health during COVID19 - UNCEF

Article: 12 Teens on Being Stuck at Home Because of COVID - Buzzfeed

Tips: 36 Indoor Activities for Teens During a Pandemic - The Cubicle Chick

Tips: Don't be Discouraged, Here's How to Help During COVID - NPR

Tipsheet: Coping During a Pandemic - LACDMH

Videos

How to Prepare a Terrarium - Los Angeles Public Library

Epic Swish Basketball Shot Using Rube Goldberg Machine - Caters Clips

This Man is a Professional Useless Machine Builder - Great Big Story

Chat Spaces for LGBT+ Youth

QChat

TrevorSpace

GenderSpectrum Lounge