 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor the important role generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have had, and continue to play, in the story of our country. Originating as a week long celebration in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter, AAPI Heritage Month was later established in 1992 to mark the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the United States on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders come from almost 50 different countries and speak over 100 different languages and dialects. Check out resources below for Grades K-5 and 6-12 from PBS LearningMedia. Grades K-5  Students can listen to author and illustrator Grace Lin talk about growing up, what inspires her to tell diverse stories and advice for aspiring writers.  In this resoruce from KET, Students from the Lexington, Kentucky Chinese Music, Dance and Arts Program (CMDAP) perform "Blooming Flower," a Chinese fan dance. The Blooming Flower Fan Dance is a folk dance in the ceremonial/artistic tradition. Additional resources available. Grades 6-12  Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. Teachers may utilize these lesson plans which are drawn from the series to explore the ways that Asian Americans have shaped our nation's history.  Learn about actress Anna May Wong—the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star, producer and one of the most influential style icons of her time, in this resource from Unladylike2020. Using video, discussion questions, vocabulary, teaching tips, and an in-class activity, students learn about Wong's place in Hollywood history and how she was impacted by important events in American history, like the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-miscegenation laws. Upcoming GBH Education Webinar  Do you use Nearpod or Flipgrid in your classroom? GBH will be hosting an introductory, interactive webinar on May 11, 2021 on using PBS LearningMedia resources, like the ones above, with these edtech apps. Hear from super user educators who will share tips on using each app. We encourage all who attend to make an account with these free apps prior to the webinar. Can't attend the live session? Register below for a next-day email for a link to the recording.     Click here to unsubscribe |
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