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All chapters of Foundations and Futures include lesson plans and curricular tools that are designed for high school students and grounded in ethnic studies pedagogy. Feel free to search our repository of primary sources and material that helps bring Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and experiences into the classroom.  

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    Chapter Overview: Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

    Stan Yogi

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    Module 1: Overview & Introduction

    Stan Yogi

    Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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    Module 2: Setting the Stage for Japanese American Mass Incarceration

    Stan Yogi

    Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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    Module 3: Forced Uprooting and Incarceration

    Stan Yogi

    Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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    Module 4: Cooperation, Resistance, and Dissent

    Stan Yogi

    Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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    Module 5: Starting Over

    Stan Yogi

    Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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    Module 6: Redress and Solidarity

    Stan Yogi

    Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II

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    Chapter Overview: Vietnamese American Experiences

    Thuy Vo Dang
  • Panel depicts Hai Bà Trưng (the common name of two sisters, Trưng Trắc (徵側) and Trưng Nhị (徵貳)) leading an army of foot soldiers. The two sisters (foreground) each sit atop an elephant, holding a banner in one hand and sword in the other. Soldiers (carrying weapons, wearing hats) march behind them. Mountains are visible in the background. The scene is comprised of mother of pearl inlaid in a black lacquered wood panel.

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    Module 1: An Introduction to Vietnamese Americans

    Thuy Vo Dang

    Vietnamese American Experiences

    Lesson Plan
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