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AAPI Heritage Month

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AAPI Heritage Month
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Summary

<p>May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! What Chinese-American architect built the iconic entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris? What Filipino-American labor leader kicked off the famous Delano Grape Strike? And what about the veteran helicopter pilot who also happens to be the junior senator from Illinois? Press &ldquo;play&rdquo; to join Tim and the gang for a quiz show about some pretty impressive Asian Americans. And check out the worksheet for a version of the game to play at home!&nbsp;</p>

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Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching AAPI Heritage Month:

  1. What is one new thing you learned about aapi heritage month?
  2. Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
  3. Where might you see this in the real world?
  4. What is one question you still have?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • Write one sentence explaining aapi heritage month.
  • Draw or give one example of your own.