Three Extraordinary Women: Uncovering the lives of Anna May Wong, Dr. Mabel Ping Hua Lee, Grace Lee Boggs

OBJECTIVES: Identify who each of these women is and what each is known for. Assess the impact each had in the field for which she is known. Provide one or more reasons as to why each of them is little known despite their significant achievements

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Teaching the War by Beginning with the End

OBJECTIVES: Describe the elements of the Vietnam War Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, as a way to understand how the memorial reflects both the complex history of the war and honors those who fought and died. Frame the key events and turning points of the Vietnam War in preparation for further study. Explain how Maya […]

The Starter Toolkit for Advocates

OBJECTIVES: Understand what it means to be anti-racist Challenge oneself to advocate for others Be knowledgeable of the different forms of advocacy

Journey of Lola Gong: An Angel Island Story

Students will be able to: Explain details about the consequences of the Chinese Exclusion Acts, i.e., what it said about citizenship and about leaving the U.S. and returning. Describe the processes at Angel Island to determine if someone was eligible for entry into the U.S. Explain how and why the exclusion laws ended during World […]

Through Chinatown Eyes, April 1968

Objectives Discuss the background history of DC’s Chinatown and how the Chinese came to be established in a distinct area of Washington. Describe the political and social climate in Washington, DC, and the rest of the nation in April 1968 regarding the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. Explain the challenges facing the Civil […]

Queen Lili’uokalani and the History of Hawai’i

OBJECTIVES: Students will become familiar with history of Hawaii and American expansion in Hawaii Students will learn how the United States participated in the overthrow of Hawai’ian sovereignty. Students will gain understanding of the impact of imperialist thinking on the Hawaiians

Tyrus Wong: More than Bambi

OBJECTIVES Name the main artist/creator of the illustrations used in Walt Disney’s animated film, Bambi. Explain how discrimination played a role in the lack of acknowledgement of Tyrus Wong’s contributions to Bambi. Describe how he achieved recognition for his art well beyond that as an illustrator during his long and distinguished career.

Patterns of Assimilation: How Does One Become “American”? (With difficulty!”)

OBJECTIVES: Identify people and events associated with the concept of “assimilation” and what that term meant at the time. Analyze the historical and sociological circumstances of the times to explain reactions to different peoples coming into the U.S. Consider the relevance of assimilation today.

Patsy Mink: More Than Just the First Woman of Color in Congress

OBJECTIVES: Identify Patsy Mink of Hawaii as the first woman of color to be elected to the U.S. Congress. Recount important aspects of her career prior to being elected to the House of Representatives Explain her role as a legislative leader in Congress, especially in promoting equal rights and opportunities for women, advancing education programs, […]

Local Colors Festival & Celebrating Heritage in Roanoke, Virginia

OBJECTIVES: Promote cultural awareness using examples from students’ vicinity (Local Colors). Brainstorm ways to share familial/cultural traditions with the community/classroom.