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An engaging video details the history behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be and sheds light on diverse cultural traditions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Gather a collection of books about Asia and the Pacific Islands to give learners additional background knowledge of the cultures they celebrate
- Invite someone of Asian Pacific American background to speak to your class about their heritage
- Design a bulletin board that showcases the cultures that makeup Asian Pacific Americans
Classroom Considerations
- May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- Headphones are encouraged when pupils watch the video independently
Pros
- The video ends with a question that encourages further discovery of the subject
- Related material can be found on the same webpage
Cons
- None