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The Asian/Pacific American Heritage Student Contest is now closed

Join us in congratulating our 2023 AAPI student contest winner. You can still access the lesson designed for this contest to engage students in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander history at any time. Stay tuned for news about future student contests!

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage with a writing & research contest

We’re inviting students to write an informational script honoring a historical figure, from the past or present, from the AAPI community. Winners will have their script turned into a Nearpod Original video!

Watch the video to learn more

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View the official contest rules here. Deadline: May 17, 2023, 11:59PM ET

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Elevate student voice through culturally responsive teaching and encourage students to research and write about inspiring Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Step 1

Use this video to learn more about the contest, provide instructions to your students, and get them excited about participating!

Step 2

After reviewing the instructions, have students choose a historical figure to write and research about.

Step 3

Once research is complete, have students write their script! Make sure an opening statement and closing question is included. Encourage them to consider reading it out loud, Just a Minute style!

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Elevate student voice through culturally responsive teaching and encourage students to research and write about inspiring Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Step 1

Use this video to learn more about the contest, provide instructions to your students, and get them excited about participating!

Step 2

Now it’s time for students to choose a historical figure to write about and do the research!

Step 3

Once research is complete, have students write their script! Make sure an opening statement and closing question is included. Encourage them to consider reading it out loud, Just a Minute style!

Ready to submit? Fill out an entry form on behalf of your students

Teach and celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage year-round

Use these lessons to explore important figures and events

Kalpana Chawla

Social studies for grades 4 - 12

Why Do We Say “Asian American,” Not “Oriental”?

Social Studies for grades 6 - 12

What Led to the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Social Studies for grades 9 - 12

The Transcontinental Railroad: Draw It

Social Studies for grades 3 - 5

“Peaches“ by Adrienne Su

Social Studies for grades 6 - 12

Japanese Internment

Social Studies for grades 6 - 12

2022 Student Winner: Savannah

Our student winner, Savannah, used her voice to honor Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian American in space. Savannah chose Chawla as her figure because she wanted to teach others about her diligence and dedication to her education and personal goals.