Asian Pacific American Heritage
AAPI Heritage Month: Lesson Plans and Resources for the Classroom
The month of May honors the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who have enriched the history of the United States and continue to ensure its success. In celebration of this month that presents an opportunity to introduce classroom discussions and reflections about the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our… learn more
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and History in the U.S.
Since 1990, the U.S. government has designated the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. The month of May was chosen to mark the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the United States on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the completion of… learn more
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental… learn more
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Worksheets & Teaching Resources
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Help your students to celebrate and learn about the contributions of Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to American history, society, and culture with cross-curricular activities, lesson plans, printables, and teaching resources. learn more