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Lesson Plan, Article, Primary Source, Collection Asian American Immigrant Experiences

  • Grade Level 3rd-5th Grade
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Introduction

These materials explore the concept of immigration and its impact on individuals’ experiences in the United States. Students will investigate how immigration shapes identity and experiences, examining both similarities and differences among immigrant experiences. These materials help students understand how immigration influences personal and collective identities over time.

LESSON PLAN
Asian American Education Project: Lesson: Activity 2: Defining “Immigrant” in Redefine American

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES
“Asian Americans Then and Now” from Asia Society:
“A Different Asian American Timeline” by ChangeLab

Essential Questions

  • Who is an immigrant?

  • How are experiences of immigration similar? Different?

  • How does immigrating to what is now called the United States define a person and their experiences in the country?