Landmark Asian American Supreme Court Cases: Who Are Wong Kim Ark, Bhagat Singh Thind, and Gong Lum?
OBJECTIVES: Teachers will be encouraged to use these cases to provide a wider context to the history of the civil rights movement and constitutional issues such as citizenship and equal protection under the law. Students will be able to explain how Asian Americans came to play significant roles in civil rights history and in the […]
How Much is 1/32?: Using Math Skills to Talk About Preserving The History and Culture of Hawai’i
OBJECTIVES: Explain what 1/32 means in human terms when it comes to determining one’s background. Apply facts from Hawai’i’s history that bring the point home as to why a fraction like 1/32 is important. Construct a meaningful definition of the word ”culture.”
Helen Zia and the Origins of Modern Asian American Activism
OBJECTIVES: Describe specific events in Helen Zia’s life that illustrate her activism; identify other figures who are important in the growth of APIA activism; expand their understanding of what it means to be an “American” activist. Explore ways in which they might strive to improve the lives of others and the society around them.
AANHPI History Makers
OBJECTIVES: Students will conduct research on prominent AANHPI history makers to prepare an oral presentation on the individual’s life. Students will engage in discussions regarding the achievements of various AANHPI history makers to draw comparisons to their personal experiences and make connections to different historical contexts. Students will relay information about their researched individual, ask […]
A Struggle for Sovereignty: Rice v. Cayetano & the Ongoing Hawaiian EA Movement
OBJECTIVES: Take a dive into the history of Hawai’ian sovereignty movements by looking at the writings of Hawai’ian activists Analyze the Rice v. Cayetano Supreme Court case to excavate attempts to suppress Hawai’ian sovereignty.
1974 Jung Sai Workers’ Strike
OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate an understanding of the intersection between Chinese immigrant labor and the labor industry in the late-1900s. Analyze multiple sources about one historical event to explain the events’ causes, effects, and overall impact on American society. Compare and contrast historical events to identify historical trends and explain why varying groups of Americans may have […]