K-12 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Curriculum
OCA Greater Phoenix
Free developed lesson plans on Arizona AANHPI specific topic for K-12 classrooms.
*This project is sponsored by Arizona Asian Women’s Giving Circle.
Asian American Contribution to Build the Arizona Community
Suggested grade level: K-12
This 1 hour presentation goes over the history and contribution of Asian Americans in the United States that was not often talked about in the classrooms. Slideshow includes keynote individuals such as Hachiro Onuki who powered the first lamp in Phoenix, AZ, later his company become what is known is APS.
Water Boys: Helping Their Community
Learn how the water boys helped to develop the Union Pacific Railroad, or the Second Transcontinental railroad, that links Arizona with the rest of the nation! Videos and lesson plan are created by Yvonne So and John Tulinao.
Suggested grade level: 2nd Grade
“The Chinese Chorizo” Lesson Exemplar
Chinese Chorizo originated in Chinese grocery stores in Tucson, Arizona. It is the food the exemplifies the bond between the Mexican and Chinese American population in Arizona. This lesson plan contains reading and documentary as well as creative reflection activities.
Suggested grade level: Grade 6-8
Learning The Whole Story: Incorporating the AAPI Experience in K-12 Classrooms
Tucson Unified School District Equity, Diversity, Inclusiveness Conference Edition
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is he leading factor of death for AAPI youth age 10-24. Learn about what is behind the mentality of AAPI students to full understand their struggles.
Suggested audience: Teachers