Discrimination

A teacher stands with six students in front of a chalkboard, each holding a sign with their name in English and Chinese—an image reflecting the spirit of Lau v. Nichols (1974) explored in iCivics resources.

Lau v. Nichols (1974) | iCivics

This lesson plan from iCivics offers an engaging mini-lesson on the Supreme Court decision that mandated public schools provide language supports to English and multilingual learners. Initiated because students of Chinese ancestry who did not speak English were receiving inadequate instruction, this case underscores the importance of educational equity. Designed for students in grades 6-12, the lesson also connects Lau’s arguments to Brown v. Board of Education (1954) case and explores how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects students from discrimination. 

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Low-angle view of the Statue of Liberty against a blue sky with scattered clouds, symbolizing America’s rich immigration history, including waves of Asian immigration.

Asian Immigration | Immigration History

The “Asian Immigration” lesson plan from Immigration History, designed for students in grades 6-12, provides an in-depth look at how severe immigration restrictions from 1790 to 1952 have shaped U.S. society’s attitudes toward Asian immigrants. This lesson explores both the harmful stereotypes that dehumanized Asian Americans and the modern ideal of the highly educated and wealthy “model minority.

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