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Book, Teaching Guide, Video Past vs Present: The Impact of Change-Makers

  • Grade Level K-5th Grade
  • Time Period 1930 - 1949
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Introduction

This set of resources can be adapted for K-5, and encourages students to compare life today with the past through the lens of identity and history. Using stories of Asian American change-makers and resources like books and videos, students explore continuity and change in areas such as food, communication, and transportation, guided by the perspectives of diverse groups. The lesson aligns with the standard on history, focusing on change, continuity, and context.

Essential Questions

  • Why do we study/examine the past, present, or future?

  • What can we learn from different generations?

  • How can one person make a difference?

  • How do values and beliefs change over time?