Book, Teaching Guide Birthright Citizenship: Wong Kim Ark
- Grade Level 3rd-5th Grade
Introduction
These materials introduce students to Wong Kim Ark and the concept of birthright citizenship, highlighting how his case shaped civil rights in the United States. Students explore how laws and individual actions can influence societal development and justice over time.
BOOK
I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story by Martha Brockenbrough with Grace Lin
VIDEO
“Martha Brockenbrough Presents I Am an American” (Book Teaser)
RESOURCES
Reimagining Migration: “Wong Kim Ark, the 14th Amendment, and Birthright Citizenship in the United States,” including “Have Your Students Heard of Wong Kim Ark?” (requires creation of a free log-in)
“United States v. Wong Kim Ark Case Brief Summary”
Essential Questions
How does the legacy of earlier groups and individuals influence later generations?
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