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Allies in the Fields

<p>Most people are familiar with the Farm Workers Movement but many do not know the long history of resistance in the fields.  This activity will provide an introduction into the role Asians and Asian Americans played in providing food across the United States and the pivotal role they played gaining farm worker rights. #APA2018</p> <p>You will find student instructions for each section on the arrow slide dividers. Click on each for instructions.    <br /></p> <p>Throughout this experience consider the 3 Ys: </p> <ol><li>Why might this snapshot of the role of Asians and Asian Americans in the fields matter to me? </li><li>Why might it matter to people around (family, friends, fellow students, community) </li><li>What might it matter to the world? </li></ol><p>At the end of this activity focus on what it means to be an ally and revisit your Universe of Obligation activity.<br /></p> <p> </p>
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Filipinos in America

<p>This activity is a glimpse into Filipino / Filipino-Americans. Although they were first Asians to land in the Americas in 1587, under the control of the US for almost 100 years many in the United States aren't familiar with Filipinos / Filipino-Americans and their impact on the United States.</p> <p>#APA2018 </p><p>You will find student instructions for each section on the arrow slide dividers but also on many of the resources themselves (look for the 1 beside the paperclip when you open a resource). Click on each for instructions.  </p> <p>Throughout this experience consider the 3 Ys: </p> <p>1.    Why might this glimpse into the history and experiences of Filipinos/Filipino-Americans in the United States matter to me? </p> <p>2.    Why might it matter to people around (family, friends, fellow students, community) </p> <p>3.    What might it matter to the world? </p> <p>Additionally how were the early depictions of Filipinos as savages uncivilized affected our collective ideas about Filipinos/Filipino-Americans today?<br /></p>
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Who May Enter? Ellis Island and Angel Island Experiences

<p>During this experience you will follow in the steps of immigrants whose immigration story took them to Angel Island and Ellis Island providing you a window into who came to the United States, why they came, the immigration process, their acceptance or denial as well as their legacy. You will find student instructions for each section on the arrow slide dividers. Click on each for instructions.  #APA2018</p> <p>Throughout this experience consider the 3 Ys:<br /></p> <ol><li>Why might this snapshot of Angel Island &amp; Ellis Island matter to me? </li><li>Why might it matter to people around (family, friends, fellow students, community) </li><li>What might it matter to the world? </li></ol><p>---</p> <p><strong>Quotes / Poems to consider:</strong></p> <p><strong>Angel Island Written on the walls in Chinese </strong></p> <p> I am distressed that we Chinese are<br /> in this wooden building<br /> It is actually racial barriers which cause<br /> difficulties on Yingtai Island.<br /> Even while they are tyrannical they still<br /> claim to be humanitarian.<br /> I should regret my taking the risks of<br /> coming in the first place.</p> <p> This is a message to those who live here not<br /> to worry excessively.<br /> Instead, you must cast your idle worries to<br /> the flowing stream.<br /> Experiencing a little ordeal is not hardship.<br /> Napoleon was once a prisoner on an island.</p> <p><strong>Ellis Island</strong></p> <p>"Well, I came to America because I heard the streets were paved with gold. When I got here, I found out three things: first, the streets weren’t paved with gold; second, they weren’t paved at all; and third, I was expected to pave them." Italian Immigrant</p> <p>"Island of Hope, Island of Tears"</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p></p> <p></p>
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