Asian American History
They are the richest group of Americans!
This homeschool sub-curriculum consists of 12 lessons and explores the motivations, challenges, and accomplishments of Asians living in the United States.
We recommend that this sub-curriculum be taught after the lessons on Latin American History. We also recommend that these lessons be taught one lesson per week in the order below.
Lessons
Filipino Americans Part I - They are one of the first Asians to land in the United
States!
Filipino Americans Part II - They named the yo-yo and introduced dried shrimp to the
U.S.!
Chinese Americans Part I - They invented the Bing Cherry and helped feed the Western
United States!
Chinese Americans Part II - Learn about the Chinese calendar animal signs!
Korean Americans Part I - From the sugar canes of Hawaii they are one of the best
educated in Hawaii, and across the United States!
Korean Americans Part II - Look out for some Tae Kwon Do action!
Japanese Americans Part I - Also from the sugar canes of Hawaii, they worked their
way to the top!
Japanese Americans Part II - Let’s get in some Origami!
Vietnamese Americans Part I - The Vietnam War was one of the few wars that the
United States lost. Find out what happened after the war!
Vietnamese Americans Part II - Let’s celebrate Tet!
Indian Americans Part I - Asian Americans may be the richest group of Americans, but
the Indian Americans are the richest of the Asian Americans!
Indian Americans Part II - From a US astronaut to one of the most popular doctors,
learn about two famous Indian Americans!
Additional Resources
Here are some useful links for those interested in learning more about Asian American history:
Asian Nation - one-stop information resource and overview of the historical, demographic, political, and cultural issues that make up today's diverse Asian American community.
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