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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Rohma A. Khan, "South Asian Immigrant Cab Drivers in New York City"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on South Asian immigrants from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in the late 20th century attempted to infuse home with their interactions in America, to negotiate their own positions in society. In their pursuit of...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage with some brief information about the culture of South and Southeast Asians who live in the United States.
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Activity
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: The Joy Luck Club: Comparing Texts

For Teachers 9th Standards
Students read part four of The Joy Luck Club and examine how sharing life experiences with those we love can help change perceptions. Students also read "I Ask My Mother to Sing" to examine a male perspective on identity for Asian...
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Article
University of Wisconsin

Univ. Of Wisconsin: Indians in Usa a Success Story

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Wisconsin. Statistical discussion of the success of Asian Indians in America. The article includes information on income, education level and societal contributions.
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Article
University of Wisconsin

Univ. Of Wisconsin: Indians in Usa a Success Story

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Wisconsin. Statistical discussion of the success of Asian Indians in America. The article includes information on income, education level and societal contributions.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hmong

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry that provides a solid overview of who the Hmong are, where they live, and their history (including important moments in major Chinese dynasties and the Vietnam War). Include links to additional culture and...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: Postcards From Buster: Among the Hmong Blog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read Buster's short blog entry from his trip to Madison, Wisconsin, home to many Hmong.
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Handout
Other

Indian Americans Top Census Chart Among Asian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Short article discusses the census findings for the Indian-Americans. "One obvious factor for the growth in the Indian-American community is the importing of hi-tech workers."
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Handout
Other

Ancestors in the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion site to a television documentary on Asian immigrants. Watch movie clips and read quotes from actual immigrants.
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Website
Other

Review of the Monkey Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
The writer interviewed Lan Cao about her book. She includes some biographical information in the article as well as discussion of the book.
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eBook
University of Wisconsin

Madison Children's Museum: Field Guide to Hmong Culture [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This ethnographic guide covers almost every aspect of Hmong culture- history, daily life, traditional crafts and art, language, games, and religion. Each section wraps with "questions for study." The Hmong are a people indigenous to...
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Website
Other

Coalition for Asian American Children & Families

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page for and advocacy organization "dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Asian American children in New York City".