ERIC Number: EJ1384214
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1094-9046
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Asian American History Is American History
Sarah Sansbury
Knowledge Quest, v51 n2 p24-28 Nov-Dec 2021
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian hate had been on the rise. By making sure all voices are heard, especially those who are underrepresented, librarians can be agents of civic engagement. This article examines how Sarah Sansbury knew then how her elementary students could bring about justice through awareness and, she hoped, prevent further senseless violence spawned from prejudice and ignorance. By collaborating with the school's social studies department head and fourth-grade social studies and English language arts teacher, they began brainstorming how they could include Asian American history in the curriculum. The ultimate goal was for the students to see and value the Asian American experience that contributes to the overall tapestry of American history.
Descriptors: Asian Americans, United States History, Elementary School Students, Social Justice, History Instruction, Social Studies, Language Arts, Grade 4, Teacher Collaboration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Integrated Curriculum
American Association of School Librarians. Available from: American Library Association. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Tel: 1-800-545-2433; Web site: http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades
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Language: English
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