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Learning Together by Building Connections - Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
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Step into a vibrant tapestry of stories, art, and activism with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center's "Learning Together" platform. This dynamic educational resource offers...more
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Step into a vibrant tapestry of stories, art, and activism with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center's "Learning Together" platform. This dynamic educational resource offers educators a wealth of resources to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander voices into the classroom. From lesson plans addressing anti-Asian racism to art-making modules and literature guides, the site provides tools to encourage inclusive, culturally responsive learning. Interactive features like video interviews, downloadable activities, and curated Learning Lab collections support Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Arts integration.
tag(s): asia (138), cultures (291), empathy (71), racism (82)
In the Classroom
Choose a book from the recommended literature guides and pair it with an art-making activity from the site. For example, read Drawn Together and then have students illustrate a moment when they connected with someone across generations or cultures. After watching video interviews or mini-documentaries, have students record their reflections using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here connecting the stories to their own lives or current social issues. Have students create personal identity maps using Whimsical Mind Maps reviewed here or MindMup reviewed here after exploring the "We Are Here" exhibit. They can compare their identities with those of featured Asian Pacific American artists and reflect on cultural heritage through writing or drawing.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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