{"id":13811,"date":"2025-04-10T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=13811"},"modified":"2025-04-10T13:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:43:33","slug":"celebrate-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/celebrate-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month activities for the classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When is AAPI Month?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every year, the month of May is officially designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month<\/a>. May was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the United States on May 7, 1843, as well as the completion of the transcontinental railroad by a large Chinese workforce on May 10, 1869. AAPI Month serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and contributions woven into the fabric of American society by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classroom activities to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As racist anti-Asian attacks continue to rise across the US, it is more important than ever to recognize the diverse history of Asians in America and amplify Asian American identities, culture, and achievements. Nearpod<\/a> has curated free resources to help teachers celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in the classroom. From fostering a deeper understanding of historical contexts to celebrating contemporary achievements, these resources aim to empower educators in amplifying diverse narratives and nurturing inclusivity within their classrooms. Let’s delve into classroom activities curated by Nearpod to honor AAPI Heritage Month and uplift AAPI communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Enter students in the Celebrate Asian\/Pacific American Heritage Contest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learning about and elevating Asian voices and stories is an important step in the fight for racial justice\u2014and research suggests that when students guide their own learning, they become more engaged, create more connections between their schoolwork and the real world, and develop critical thinking skills that help them succeed in school and beyond. Nearpod\u2019s Asian\/Pacific American Heritage Contest offers an opportunity to empower students to create their own mini-curriculum.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can research any American of Asian or Pacific Island descent who has made an important contribution to history or culture, then write a 150- to 250-word informational script about that person\u2019s life and achievements. One winning script will be turned into a Nearpod Original Video! Find more information, including an announcement video and contest packet with official rules.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspire students to enter by introducing them to our 2021 winner: Phoebe Lee. Phoebe and her script were featured in a Nearpod Original Just a Minute video, and she was also invited to attend the filming session virtually. She used her voice to honor Asian American civil rights activist in this lesson about Yuri Kochiyama<\/a>. She chose Kochiyama as her figure because she wanted to teach others about her courage and inspiring activism. Click here to see all student winners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Amplify student voice with lesson videos from past winners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Amplify student voice with lesson videos from past winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Asian\/Pacific American Heritage Month, inspire your class with videos created by student winners that celebrate influential AAPI historical figures through young creative voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Flocabulary Student Voice Contest<\/a> now runs in the fall for any historical figure. No account needed to submit\u2014use Lyric Lab to craft raps and view past winners for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore inspiring examples from past winners: Phoebe Lee’s winning script about Asian American civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama<\/a>, Savannah’s tribute to astronaut Kalpana Chawla<\/a>, and Sadie’s work highlighting actress Anna May Wong<\/a>. These student-created lessons demonstrate the power of young voices in elevating important historical contributions and can serve as excellent teaching resources while inspiring your students’ own creativity. Click here to see all student winners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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