{"id":21091,"date":"2023-04-12T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T17:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=21091"},"modified":"2023-06-26T14:08:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T18:08:28","slug":"winner-2022-asian-pacific-american-heritage-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/winner-2022-asian-pacific-american-heritage-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Student contest winner: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nearpod believes representation is power which is why we celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month with our annual student writing contest. We invited students to write an informational script about a historical figure from the AAPI community for a chance to have their work turned into a Just a Minute<\/a> video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bLearning 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about the contest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nearpod received hundreds of well-researched submissions from students grades 1-12, and we\u2019re excited to announce that the ultimate winner of this year\u2019s contest is\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savannah, 8th grade, from Phenix City, Alabama!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AAPI historical figure: Kalpana Chawla<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As contest winner, Savannah will work with Nearpod\u2019s Content team to transform her script into a \u201cJust A Minute\u201d Nearpod Original video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Kalpana Chawla?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to Savannah\u2019s script:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKalpana Chawla was the first Indian American in space\u2026whose legacy continues to inspire young women today to pursue careers in engineering. Through her diligence and dedication to her education and personal goals, the world watched the first Indian American in space.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See Savannah’s script come to life in the final product! In this Interactive Video, students learn about the first Indian woman in space. A host explains Chawla\u2019s dream of becoming an astronaut, and students consider the character traits that helped her achieve her goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch the video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for more ways to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, here are a few places to look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n