CERCA Now: How has the AAPI community shaped United States History?
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ELEMENTARY
This is Patsy: Read the Story of Patsy Takemoto Mink
MIDDLE
Fred T. Korematsu
HIGH SCHOOL
Bhagat Singh Thind
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ELEMENTARY
What motivated Patsy Takemoto Mink to participate in politics?
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MIDDLE
What did Fred T. Korematsu's court case reveal about what it means to be American?
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HIGH SCHOOL
How did Bhagat Singh Thind's enlistment in the U.S. Army during World War I demonstrate patriotism and contribution to the United States?
Direct Instruction Lessons
Using/Citing Evidence in Informational Text
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Leadership
GRADE LEVELS 3-12
Social Studies-themed CERCA slides take up the compelling question, “What makes a good leader?” From an upper elementary investigation of students as “researcher-leaders” to multisource engagement with historical figures including Toussaint Louverture and Clara Barton, the focus is on their ideas, initiative in times of crisis, and enduring impact.