Larry Itliong Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's celebrate Larry Itliong!
Larry Itliong is a Filipino-American hero who led the fight for higher wages and better working and living conditions for migrant workers on the West Coast of the US. This lesson is packed with great resources and features an innovative and meaningful art project. It would be perfect for Filipino American History Month (October), AAPI Heritage Month (May), Labor Day, or any time of year!
This Lesson Includes:
two recommended picture books
a recommended podcast episode
video resources
a discussion question
a creative art prompt with accompanying materials list and instructions
an overview of the conditions in the migrant labor camps
a print-and-go creative activity inviting students to honor the hardworking people who harvest the foods we eat
a print-and-go art activity inspired by the grape-themed protest art of 1965-1970
an original Larry Itliong coloring page featuring a brief bio and a famous quotation
This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from 2-6th grades and even beyond.
Let's celebrate Larry Itliong!
Larry Itliong is a Filipino-American hero who led the fight for higher wages and better working and living conditions for migrant workers on the West Coast of the US. This lesson is packed with great resources and features an innovative and meaningful art project. It would be perfect for Filipino American History Month (October), AAPI Heritage Month (May), Labor Day, or any time of year!
This Lesson Includes:
two recommended picture books
a recommended podcast episode
video resources
a discussion question
a creative art prompt with accompanying materials list and instructions
an overview of the conditions in the migrant labor camps
a print-and-go creative activity inviting students to honor the hardworking people who harvest the foods we eat
a print-and-go art activity inspired by the grape-themed protest art of 1965-1970
an original Larry Itliong coloring page featuring a brief bio and a famous quotation
This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from 2-6th grades and even beyond.
Let's celebrate Larry Itliong!
Larry Itliong is a Filipino-American hero who led the fight for higher wages and better working and living conditions for migrant workers on the West Coast of the US. This lesson is packed with great resources and features an innovative and meaningful art project. It would be perfect for Filipino American History Month (October), AAPI Heritage Month (May), Labor Day, or any time of year!
This Lesson Includes:
two recommended picture books
a recommended podcast episode
video resources
a discussion question
a creative art prompt with accompanying materials list and instructions
an overview of the conditions in the migrant labor camps
a print-and-go creative activity inviting students to honor the hardworking people who harvest the foods we eat
a print-and-go art activity inspired by the grape-themed protest art of 1965-1970
an original Larry Itliong coloring page featuring a brief bio and a famous quotation
This lesson was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from 2-6th grades and even beyond.