Students will examine how patriotism comes in many forms through an analysis …
Students will examine how patriotism comes in many forms through an analysis of the short film "Patriotism and Protest." In the film, experts and Minidoka survivors highlight how the infamous "loyalty questionnaire" during WWII divided the Japanese American community.
Students will examine how news outlets and government propaganda shaped war hysteria …
Students will examine how news outlets and government propaganda shaped war hysteria and racism against Japanese Americans during WWII. In the short film, "Power of the Press," students will learn about the pre-war racism against Asian Americans and how community allyship can have a profound effect in combating propaganda.
Students will examine how language shapes public perception through an analysis of …
Students will examine how language shapes public perception through an analysis of the short film "Power of Words." In the film, experts highlight the various euphemisms used by the US government to describe the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans and how the language used to describe this event did not match the reality.
Students will examine the responsibility of citizens through an analysis of the …
Students will examine the responsibility of citizens through an analysis of the short film "Standing Up for Others." In the film, Japanese Americans draw parallels between their experience during World War II and the experiences of Muslim Americans and asylum-seeking migrant children.
Students will examine Anne Frank’s diary as both a historical and a …
Students will examine Anne Frank’s diary as both a historical and a deliberately created literary text and will understand how the Holocaust affected the lives of the Frank family.
The California History and Social Science Project hosted a webinar on March …
The California History and Social Science Project hosted a webinar on March 2nd and shared a list of resources for teaching and understanding the war in Ukraine.
This interactive Padlet map allows students to click on pins to discover …
This interactive Padlet map allows students to click on pins to discover acts of violence against Black Americans (red pins) and acts of resistance by Black Americans (blue pins). It could serve as a catalyst for research or class discussion about race in America.
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