Grace Lee Boggs Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Grace Lee Boggs, an Asian American activist and social justice leader, 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
Detroit Summer Beautification Print-and-Go Activity: Grace Lee Boggs and her husband Jimmy started Detroit Summer, a program to help young people get involved in their communities. Through it, teens cleaned up and beautified neighborhoods. For this activity, use the included handout to beautify the vacant lot between two buildings. Look around your town the next time you go for a walk or drive. Is there a space between two buildings that could use some beauty?
Taking Care of One Another Print-and-Go Activity: Watch the recommended video and then complete the coloring page and art prompt worksheet featuring one of Grace Lee Boggs' famous quotations. She was a fierce advocate, not just for her own AAPI group, but for others as well, especially the Black community. Think of a community outside your own that you would like to lend support to. Then, using the handout provided, draw or write ideas for ways you can help.
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Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Grace Lee Boggs, an Asian American activist and social justice leader, 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
Detroit Summer Beautification Print-and-Go Activity: Grace Lee Boggs and her husband Jimmy started Detroit Summer, a program to help young people get involved in their communities. Through it, teens cleaned up and beautified neighborhoods. For this activity, use the included handout to beautify the vacant lot between two buildings. Look around your town the next time you go for a walk or drive. Is there a space between two buildings that could use some beauty?
Taking Care of One Another Print-and-Go Activity: Watch the recommended video and then complete the coloring page and art prompt worksheet featuring one of Grace Lee Boggs' famous quotations. She was a fierce advocate, not just for her own AAPI group, but for others as well, especially the Black community. Think of a community outside your own that you would like to lend support to. Then, using the handout provided, draw or write ideas for ways you can help.
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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Let's Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Start by reading the entry on Grace Lee Boggs, an Asian American activist and social justice leader, 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
Detroit Summer Beautification Print-and-Go Activity: Grace Lee Boggs and her husband Jimmy started Detroit Summer, a program to help young people get involved in their communities. Through it, teens cleaned up and beautified neighborhoods. For this activity, use the included handout to beautify the vacant lot between two buildings. Look around your town the next time you go for a walk or drive. Is there a space between two buildings that could use some beauty?
Taking Care of One Another Print-and-Go Activity: Watch the recommended video and then complete the coloring page and art prompt worksheet featuring one of Grace Lee Boggs' famous quotations. She was a fierce advocate, not just for her own AAPI group, but for others as well, especially the Black community. Think of a community outside your own that you would like to lend support to. Then, using the handout provided, draw or write ideas for ways you can help.
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the whole unit!
Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 16 AAPI Women
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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!