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Chinese Exclusion Act
Our immigration laws have the opportunity to open doors for many people; however, they also have the power to discriminate and marginalize other groups. This lesson plan covers immigration cases that shaped what it means to be Chinese American, how racism has influenced immigration policies, and how Chinese immigrants "Made America Great." Activities include a mini DBQ, practice with the S.P.Y. method, and a class discussion.
Standards: KC-6.2.II.A KC-6.1.II.B.II

1924 Immigration Act
​Who do our immigration laws serve? In this 3 day lesson plan, students will learn about the restrictive history of immigration policies and the racism behind them. This lesson plan focuses on "New Wave” immigration, the ideas of Nativism, and other lead ups to the 1924 Immigration Act. Activities include T-Q-A discussion and a review about nativism, Know-Nothings, the Mexican American War, and the Chinese Immigration Ban.
Racial Identity & American Citizenship in the Court
What makes a U.S. citizen? Students will study the history of Bhagat Singh Thind and his supreme court case in a fight for citizenship. Students will discover the racism in who was allowed to become a citizen during this time period and how the US defines different races. Activities include a compare and contrast of Takao Ozawa's case to Bhagat Singh Thind's case and a US Census maker role play.

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Chinese Exclusion Act
Our immigration laws have the opportunity to open doors for many people; however, they also have the power to discriminate and marginalize other groups. This lesson plan covers immigration cases that shaped what it means to be Chinese American, how racism has influenced immigration policies, and how Chinese immigrants "Made America Great." Activities include a mini DBQ, practice with the S.P.Y. method, and a class discussion.
Standards: KC-6.2.II.A KC-6.1.II.B.II

1924 Immigration Act
​Who do our immigration laws serve? In this 3 day lesson plan, students will learn about the restrictive history of immigration policies and the racism behind them. This lesson plan focuses on "New Wave” immigration, the ideas of Nativism, and other lead ups to the 1924 Immigration Act. Activities include T-Q-A discussion and a review about nativism, Know-Nothings, the Mexican American War, and the Chinese Immigration Ban.
Racial Identity & American Citizenship in the Court
What makes a U.S. citizen? Students will study the history of Bhagat Singh Thind and his supreme court case in a fight for citizenship. Students will discover the racism in who was allowed to become a citizen during this time period and how the US defines different races. Activities include a compare and contrast of Takao Ozawa's case to Bhagat Singh Thind's case and a US Census maker role play.
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    • Asian American Leadership Program
    • Lesson Plans
    • Guide on Talking about Race with Kids >
      • English
      • Chinese
      • Hindi
      • Korean
      • Nepali
      • Tagalog
      • Vietnamese
    • COVID-19 Anti-Asian Racism >
      • Restorative Justice
      • Bystander Intervention
      • Smallpox, Fear & Racism in 1800s San Francisco
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      • Asian American Studies
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