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Lesson Plan, Video, Activity The Sikh American Community in California

  • Grade Level 9th-12th Grade
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Introduction

This lesson introduces students to the history of Sikh immigration to the United States West Coast, patterns of settlement, and how the Sikh community has responded to the challenges and opportunities they have encountered in California over time. This lesson plan can be used at any time immigration is being discussed, but is designed to explore the history of Sikh contributions to California.

Essential Questions

  • What is Sikhism?

  • How did Sikhs immigrate to California?

  • How did Sikhs shape Californian history?