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Asian Americans' Contributions to American Culture - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): asia (136)
In the Classroom
Dive into this collection featuring the fascinating impact of Asian-Americans. Look at each resource's "Classroom Use" section for creative ideas on weaving these materials into your lessons.Asian Americans - Interactive Gallery - PBS
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3 to 12tag(s): asia (136), bias (28), china (83), cross cultural understanding (178), cultures (226), japan (62), korea (22), racism (83)
In the Classroom
Share this interactive activity with students to explore as part of your Asian-American studies. Use a whiteboard sharing tool such as Whiteboard.chat reviewed here to create an interactive area for students to share and collaborate on ideas about information in the gallery. Ask students to add other Asian American stories to your whiteboard, then use Flippity reviewed here to create a set of interactive flashcards that include images, videos, links, and text. As an extension activity, have groups of students create podcasts using Adobe Podcast reviewed here about Asian Americans and their contributions to American history.Wing Luke Museum - Online Classroom
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K to 3tag(s): asia (136)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast New Year's worldwide. Students can use Class Tools reviewed here to create cause and effect maps. Finally, students can use Padlet reviewed here to post thoughts and questions.Asian American History 101 - Gen and Ted Lai
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4 to 12tag(s): asia (136), canada (25), comics and cartoons (56), cooking (33), courts (24), cultures (226), immigrants (48), immigration (84), japan (62), japanese (54), podcasts (118)
In the Classroom
Assign a podcast episode for students to listen to in class or as homework. Provide guided discussion questions to help them analyze key points, historical events, and cultural contributions. Students can research and create a visual timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here based on topics covered in the podcast, such as Asian American immigration, activism, or landmark legal cases. Students can select a historical figure, event, or topic from the podcast and conduct a mock interview. One student plays the interviewer, while another plays the historical figure, responding based on research. Have students work in small groups to create their short podcast episode using Castbox Creator Studio reviewed here or Adobe Podcast, reviewed here on an Asian American historical topic. They can research, write a script, and record a 3-5 minute segment to share with the class.Act It Out: Stories from Asian American Cultures - Education World
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3 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): asia (136), china (83), cultures (226), folktales (36), india (32), japan (62), myths and legends (42)
In the Classroom
Have students sit in a circle and take turns reading a folktale aloud, then, after each section, pause to discuss the characters, setting, and cultural elements. Ask students to illustrate and summarize their chosen story by creating a flipbook with each page highlighting a different part of the tale, reinforcing sequencing, comprehension, and creativity. Make the flipbooks digitally using Any Flip reviewed here or Active Textbook reviewed here. Students can rewrite and perform a traditional folktale in a modern setting by updating characters, changing the setting to a familiar place, or introducing modern technology while maintaining the story's core message. Have students research the country of origin for their folktale and create a map using Google My Maps reviewed here or MapHub reviewed here highlighting key cultural elements such as traditional clothing, landmarks, language, and customs.Asian Americans in the People's History of the United States - Zinn Education Project
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6 to 12tag(s): civil rights (219), composers (20), immigration (84), japanese (54), newspapers (94), perspective (20), stories and storytelling (63), women (154), womenchangemaker (39), world war 2 (163)
In the Classroom
Have students write a letter to a historical figure from the resource, reflecting on their struggles and achievements while connecting them to present-day issues in society. Assign students different historical figures from the resource and hold a debate on key issues such as immigration laws, labor rights, or civil rights. Students must research and argue from their assigned perspective. Students can select an underrepresented Asian American activist or leader from the resource and create a mini-documentary using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or podcast using Spotify for Podcasters reviewed here highlighting their contributions.JANM Educational Resources - Japanese American National Museum
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K to 12tag(s): civil rights (219), critical thinking (137), fashion (14), immigrants (48), immigration (84), japan (62), japanese (54), origami (15), stories and storytelling (63), world war 2 (163)
In the Classroom
After learning about Japanese American incarceration during WWII, have students fold paper cranes to symbolize hope and resilience. Have students write reflections on civil rights and social justice, connecting history to present-day issues. Inspired by real stories from Japanese American incarceration, students can create a fictional diary entry from the perspective of a young Japanese American during WWII, incorporating historical details from JANM's resources. After exploring the site's exhibits on civil rights, students can design posters, digital art, or poetry that advocate for justice and remembrance of past injustices, drawing connections to modern social movements. Create any of these projects digitally, using Google Slides reviewed here or Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.We Are Here - SmithsonianAPA
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4 to 12tag(s): artists (87), asia (136), authors (108), cultures (226), famous people (28), japan (62), japanese (54), multimedia (55), scientists (71)
In the Classroom
Have students illustrate an important moment in Asian American history, write a poem reflecting on identity and resilience, or ask them to research another cultural or historical movement that aligns with the themes in We Are Here (ex., the Civil Rights Movement, Indigenous history, or immigrant experiences). They can create a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here or infographic using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.Asian Americans - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12tag(s): asia (136), civil rights (219), identity (37), immigrants (48), immigration (84), japan (62), japanese (54), politics (118), racism (83), railroads (15)
In the Classroom
After watching a video on Asian American identity, students can create a digital or paper collage representing identity, heritage, and belonging using images, symbols, and quotes from the documentary. Digital collages can be made using PhotoCollage reviewed here or Photo Joiner reviewed here. Inspired by the personal narratives in the collection, have students interview a family member or community elder about their immigration story or cultural heritage and create a short podcast episode using Buzzsprout reviewed here or Podbean reviewed here. Students can work in groups to create an interactive timeline of key historical events from the collection with Timeline reviewed here or Timelinely, reviewed here, adding images, descriptions, and reflections on how these events shaped Asian American experiences.Standing Together - SmithsonianAPA
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K to 12tag(s): artists (87), asia (136), cultures (226), japan (62), japanese (54), multimedia (55), poetry (195), virtual field trips (131)
In the Classroom
Have students explore APAC's digital exhibitions, such as We Are Here or A Day in the Queer Life of Asian Pacific America. Students can reflect on how artists express identity and create artwork representing their cultural heritage or personal identity. Using the "We Are Not a Stereotype" video series, students can watch a selected video and discuss how stereotypes impact Asian Pacific American communities. They can then create an awareness poster or infographic using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here debunking a common stereotype. Ask students to research key moments in Asian Pacific American history using APAC's resources and create a visual timeline digitally using a resource such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here that highlights significant events, figures, and contributions. Select a book from APAC's Learning Together recommendations to share with students or assign small groups different books, and have them present key themes, historical context, and connections to their own experiences or current events.AAPI History Hub - The Asian American Foundation
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K to 12tag(s): asia (136), biographies (94), courts (24), cultures (226), diversity (46), famous people (28), japan (62), japanese (54), scientists (71), women (154)
In the Classroom
Students can work in groups to create a physical or digital timeline using Timelinely reviewed here or Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here highlighting significant AAPI events, movements, and contributions. Assign students an AAPI figure or event to research and present via a short podcast using Buzzsprout reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here. Print or display images and short bios of key AAPI historical figures from the site. Have students walk around, take notes, and discuss whose contributions they find most inspiring. Alternatively, create a digital gallery walk using the gallery walk template available in Padlet, reviewed here.Kokoro: The Story of Sacramento's Lost Japantown - Google Arts and Culture
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5 to 12tag(s): japan (62), japanese (54), photography (131)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates reviewed here to highlight important events in Japantown. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about the Japanese notables that are featured on the site. Finally, students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram to highlight why Japantown became forgotten.Indomitable: The Tommy Kono Story - Google Arts and Culture
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5 to 12tag(s): cultures (226), japanese (54), religions (113), sports (85)
In the Classroom
Students can use MyLens reviewed here to highlight important events in Tommy Kono's life. Students can compare Tommy Kono to another famous weightlifter using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research more about Buddhism.History Breakout Template - Genially
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6 to 12tag(s): digital escapes (17), game based learning (206), gamification (86), mysteries (24)
In the Classroom
Create interactive escape rooms to introduce history lessons, review for upcoming quizzes and tests, or as an engaging homework activity. As you create your history breakout, use Genially's AI features to generate questions, remove image backgrounds, and create images. Find free images to use with your breakout activity by browsing through resources available on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page for Free Image Resources, reviewed here.Short History Of... - Paul McGann and John Hopkins
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6 to 12tag(s): africa (170), american revolution (83), artists (87), authors (108), churchill (8), colonial america (95), colonization (21), d day (11), dickens (10), dinosaurs (42), disasters (37), diseases (66), england (49), explorers (64), great depression (30), greece (47), india (32), industrial revolution (22), korea (22), lincoln (67), listening (92), martin luther king (46), native americans (116), olympics (46), pearl harbor (14), podcasts (118), presidents (136), pyramids (24), renaissance (38), rome (37), roosevelt (15), rosa parks (9), russia (34), shakespeare (99), st patricks day (12), underground railroad (15), vietnam (38), westward expansion (40), womens suffrage (52), world war 2 (163), wright brothers (16)
In the Classroom
Add this podcast to supplement your current list of history resources. Organize and share resources with students using Wakelet, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here. Wakelet and Padlet offer tools that make it easy for students to collaborate and share information. Enhance learning by sharing a podcast as an introduction to a new unit and asking students to discuss what they learn. Consider using Project Zero's Thinking Routine Toolbox, Padlet, reviewed here to encourage student understanding and develop critical thinking skills. For example, the Step-in, Step-out, And step-back routine can help students view people and events from different perspectives. Extend student learning by asking them to develop a script and share a podcast as a final assessment of your unit using a free tool such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here or Spotify for Podcastors, reviewed here.World History 2 - Crash Course
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6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): africa (170), world war 1 (77), world war 2 (163)
In the Classroom
After watching the video series, students can pick a historical period that they would like to time-travel to and explain why. They can debate which period of world history had the most impact. Use an online debate tool such as Kialo Edu reviewed here.World History - Crash Course
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6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): agriculture (52), renaissance (38), world war 1 (77)
In the Classroom
After watching the video series, the students can pick a historical period they would like to time-travel to and explain why. Students can debate which period of world history was the most impactful. Create a virtual bulletin board for an online debate using Padlet, reviewed here. Turn on the commenting features so students can comment on other students' posts.Theater & Drama - Crash Course
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4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): acting (21), plays (32), shakespeare (99)
In the Classroom
Share the Shakespeare videos during a unit on The Bard - or even to recognize his birthday! These videos would be ideal to use for flipped or blended learning. Have students view the videos at home and then use a tool such as Magic School, reviewed here to create instant questions to review the video and use for a quick entrance ticket at the start of the next class.Magic Anime Portraits - Waifu Labs
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4 to 12tag(s): comics and cartoons (56), images (263), stories and storytelling (63)
In the Classroom
Use anime to engage students in many topics by creating anime-style images with this resource. Spark creativity in writing projects by creating and displaying portraits with several moods, then ask students to create a story that accompanies the featured images. Share the images with students and ask them to include them on their story document created using Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Extend learning by allowing students to include anime images as part of comic strip stories created using a comic creation tool like ToonyTool, reviewed here. Create comics that tell the steps and outcomes of science experiments, describe Japanese landmarks, or retell folk tales. It's a good idea to require students to create a rough draft of their comic using Printable Comic Strip Templates, reviewed here. When using AI-generation tools, always provide guidance on using resources ethically, creatively, and responsibly.History Maps - Nono Umasy
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7 to 12tag(s): american revolution (83), china (83), civil war (142), explorers (64), japan (62), maps (224), medieval (33), religions (113), russia (34), south america (77), timelines (57), vietnam (38), world war 1 (77), world war 2 (163)