Hosted by Texas Tech University, “The Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive collects and preserves the documentary record of the Vietnam War, and supports and encourages research and education regarding all aspects of the American Vietnam Experience.”
Founded in 2021 by Stewart and Patricia Kwoh, using learning resources developed in partnership with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Stanford University SPICE and PBS Learning media, this site contains over 48 individual lesson plans for grades K-12 focused on various aspects of Asian American history, organized by time period, with fantastic search features! Here are a few with specific connections to the South:
The Asian American Education Project offers a collection of K-12 curriculum and lesson plans focused on the rich history of Asian Americans in the United States. By exploring the struggles and triumphs of Asian Americans from the first settlements to the present day, these resources highlight their contributions to major historical achievements, aiming to amplify their importance in American history and inspire a deeper understanding among students.
This lesson plan uses Vietnamese poetry to help students understand the attitudes of Vietnamese citizens toward the Vietnam War and American involvement. Designed for high school juniors but suitable for grades 9-12, this activity builds on students’ prior knowledge of Vietnam’s history and geography, offering a unique perspective on the emotional and cultural impact of the war.
This short video from PBS Learning Media delves into the life of Ho Chí Minh, Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, focusing on his path to becoming a communist and founding the Viet Minh, a national independence coalition. Designed for grades 9-12, this resource provides an engaging overview of Ho Chí Minh’s impact on Vietnamese history, offering essential context for understanding the Vietnam War.
