Lesson 1- Asian Americans
Daily Journal #1
1. What are stereotypes or misconceptions of Asian men and women? Are they positive, negative, or both?
2. What ethnic groups are considered Asian?
1. What are stereotypes or misconceptions of Asian men and women? Are they positive, negative, or both?
2. What ethnic groups are considered Asian?
Lesson 2- Understanding the Asian Experience
Assignment- Bring 5 discussion questions to class after reading the myth
Discussion
1. Has trying to be perfect ever stressed you out?
2. How much does your future weigh on you? Why or Why not
3. What are your problems with the college admissions process?
1. Has trying to be perfect ever stressed you out?
2. How much does your future weigh on you? Why or Why not
3. What are your problems with the college admissions process?
Lesson 3- How do Asian Cultures Differ
Daily Journal
1. Isn't everyone from Asia Asian? Why or Why not?
1. Isn't everyone from Asia Asian? Why or Why not?
History 101-Why don't these countries like each other?
Provide examples with evidence of why recently and/or historically they are not friends
Provide examples with evidence of why recently and/or historically they are not friends
- China vs Japan
- Japan vs South Korea
- China vs Vietnam
- India vs Pakistan
- North Korea vs South Korea
- China vs India
- Pakistan and South Korea
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Daily Journal Reflection/Discussion
1. How does learning about culture help you understand minorities groups?
1. How does learning about culture help you understand minorities groups?
Lesson 4-Modern Experience
Colorblind Racism- is the belief that racism is no longer a problem and that we all have equal opportunities.
Discussion Question
1. Why do you think colorblind racism exists?
2. Based on your life experience so far are Asian America are more of the Invisible Minority or Model Minority?
1. Why do you think colorblind racism exists?
2. Based on your life experience so far are Asian America are more of the Invisible Minority or Model Minority?
Summative Assessment
Unit Essay
1. Explain Asian American's experience living is the United States today?
1. Explain Asian American's experience living is the United States today?