Lesson Plan, Unit Plan, Video South Asian Americans, Xenophobia, & Islamophobia
- Grade Level 3rd-5th Grade
- Time Period 2010 - Present
Introduction
These resources examine the impact of xenophobia and Islamophobia on South Asian Americans, focusing on the consequences of racial profiling and the aftermath of 9/11. Through lesson plans, articles, and videos, students will explore how these issues affect individuals and communities and consider alternatives to racial profiling while understanding the broader social and political context.
LESSON PLANS
The Asian American Education Project: Lesson Plan: Activities 1-3: "Victimized Twice: 9/11/2001, South
Asian Americans & Islamophobia"
APA Center Smithsonian: “Learning Together on the 9/11 Anniversary”
PBS: Lesson Plan: The 9/11 Anniversary in the Classroom
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT): Lessons: History of South Asians in America and Lessons to address bullying of South Asian American youth (modify for 5th)
ARTICLES
NBC Asian America: “Muslim Americans Still Facing Discrimination 20 years after 9/11”
The Cut: “9/11: 20 Years Later: The Patriot Act and Me”
VIDEOS
New Moon Productions Inc: Excerpts from the Film: Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath* *excerpts to be screened for age-appropriate language.
Educator’s Guide to Divided We Fall
For information on solidarity and challenges to civil liberties, see:
JACL “Civil Liberties in Crisis” Chapter in The Japanese American Experience: A Lesson in American History
Essential Questions
What is racial profiling?
How does it impact citizens who identify in the racial group being profiled?
How is that racial group perceived, in turn, by citizens who identify as other races?
What are alternatives to racial profiling?
Why is it important to think critically about the consequences of racial profiling?