Carmen Rupe Elementary Lesson Plan
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Start by reading the entry on Carmen Rupe, a Maori Trans Rights activist and performer, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Coffee Mug Design Print-and-Go Activity: In 1967, Carmen Rupe, a Maori performer and transgender rights activist, opened Carmen's International Coffee Lounge- it was inclusive and welcoming to everyone and became a huge success. Design a fun, supportive coffee cup that would have been loved in Carmen's coffee lounge using the worksheet provided.
Boarding House Design Print-and-Go Activity: Carmen owned a boarding house with lots of rooms to rent for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Design the building in the worksheet provided to make the most fun boarding house you can imagine. What would your boarding house look like?
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Carmen Rupe, a Maori Trans Rights activist and performer, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Coffee Mug Design Print-and-Go Activity: In 1967, Carmen Rupe, a Maori performer and transgender rights activist, opened Carmen's International Coffee Lounge- it was inclusive and welcoming to everyone and became a huge success. Design a fun, supportive coffee cup that would have been loved in Carmen's coffee lounge using the worksheet provided.
Boarding House Design Print-and-Go Activity: Carmen owned a boarding house with lots of rooms to rent for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Design the building in the worksheet provided to make the most fun boarding house you can imagine. What would your boarding house look like?
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Carmen Rupe, a Maori Trans Rights activist and performer, in the book, Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen. Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, and fun and creative activities and worksheets. This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Revolutionary Women: 50 Women of Color Who Reinvented the Rules by Ann Shen
A recommended video resource
Discussion prompt
Coffee Mug Design Print-and-Go Activity: In 1967, Carmen Rupe, a Maori performer and transgender rights activist, opened Carmen's International Coffee Lounge- it was inclusive and welcoming to everyone and became a huge success. Design a fun, supportive coffee cup that would have been loved in Carmen's coffee lounge using the worksheet provided.
Boarding House Design Print-and-Go Activity: Carmen owned a boarding house with lots of rooms to rent for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Design the building in the worksheet provided to make the most fun boarding house you can imagine. What would your boarding house look like?
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!