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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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"Kaiulani." World History: The Modern Era, ABC-CLIO, 2023, worldhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/303346. Accessed 13 Apr. 2023.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Video
Interview with Dr. Feng Zhang, a biochemist who immigrated to the United States from China as a child. His work has been instrumental in the development of CRISPR, a revolutionary genetic engineering tool that can be used to diagnose and treat illnesses.
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Chinese American boy looking at old family photos. Photography. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/images/139_1970252. Accessed 12 Apr 2023.
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CultureGrams goes beyond basic facts and figures with local perspectives detailing daily life and culture, including history, customs, and lifestyles. This reliable and up-to-date report is written and reviewed by local experts, providing users with unique, intimate cultural details from a real insider’s perspective.
Each country's report contains primary-source reports focusing on 25 cultural categories, including language, personal appearance, greetings, visiting, family, lifestyle, and more.
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Simultaneous Books:
Lost Childhood: My Life In a Japanese Prison Camp During World War II
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In this unit, students will begin to recognize and understand the traditions, history, and legacies of AAPI cultures.
Essential Questions
• What are some key elements of AAPI culture, and how have they changed over time?
• How have AAPI communities contributed to American society?
• What challenges have members of AAPI communities faced?
• What can we learn from the history and experiences of AAPI communities, and how can this knowledge help us be more empathetic and understanding toward different cultures?
Optional Activity: Create an AAPI Cultural Heritage Museum
Have students research and create a museum exhibit showcasing a specific aspect of AAPI cultural heritage. The exhibit may include artifacts, photographs, artwork, and other visual aids to promote awareness and understanding of AAPI culture.
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Leading Issues:
Each Leading Issue Contains:
- Summary of leading issue
- Two viewpoints with three supporting articles for each viewpoint
- Critical questions
- Relevant political cartoon
- Issue timeline
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ANNA MAY WONG (1907-1961). Chinese American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1935.. Photograph. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, Aug 31 2017. quest.eb.com/images/140_1807786. Accessed 12 Apr 2023.
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National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism. . Photography. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016. quest.eb.com/images/142_2299689. Accessed 12 Apr 2023.
