Spotlight Series on Cambodians and Cambodian Americans (Elementary)
| Spotlight Series on Cambodians and Cambodian Americans (Elementary) | |
|---|---|
| Provider | UC Davis |
| Resource type | Lesson plan set |
| Audience | Children; Educators |
| Subjects | History & Remembrance; Migration & Diaspora |
Spotlight Series on Cambodians and Cambodian Americans (Elementary) is a lesson plan set from UC Davis for learners of Cambodian history and culture. (UC Davis California Model Curricula)
Description
This Grade 4 lesson introduces students to and guides them in analyzing the work of Cambodians and Cambodian Americans throughout history. Students research notable Cambodians and Cambodian Americans, create posters or a shared slides presentation, participate in a gallery walk, and reflect on how individuals’ histories affect their work and identities. (UC Davis California Model Curricula)
Learning context
The lesson is designed for one to two class periods in an elementary classroom and focuses on the Cambodian Diaspora. Teachers should cover the history and introduction of Cambodia before the lesson, then facilitate research, presentations, a circular exchange and gallery walk, and reflection activities. (UC Davis California Model Curricula)
Requirements and access
The history and introduction of Cambodia should be covered prior to this lesson. Materials include Chromebooks or computers for student research, a Graphic Organizer Handout, and the reading "Ugly History: The Khmer Rouge Murders"; optional materials include poster paper or butcher paper and markers. (UC Davis California Model Curricula)