Age group: Lower Elementary (DK-2)
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Kindergarten: The First Lunar New Year Celebration in the United States
LESSON: THE FIRST LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN THE UNITED STATES According to the California History/Social Studies Standards,students in kindergarten study “historical connections between theworld today and the world long ago” and develop “historicalempathy for how people lived long ago.” Students in kindergartenlearn about holidays celebrated in America. However, most curriculaonly cover the “typical American”…
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1st Grade: Iolani Palace – A Symbol of Hawaiian History, Identity, and Community
LESSON: Iolani Palace According to the California History/Social Studies Standards, students in first grade study, “the varied backgrounds of American citizens and learn about the symbols, icons, and songs that reflect our common heritage.” However, most lessons addressing this standard tend to exclude the varied and diverse backgrounds of non-white American citizens, especially Native Hawaiians.…
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2nd Grade: Anna May Wong
LESSON: Anna May Wong According to California History/Social Studies Standards, students in the second grade study “the lives of actual people who make a difference in their everyday lives and learn the stories of extraordinary people from history whose achievements have touched them, directly or indirectly.” In practice, the people studied tend to be from…