Students will learn about the Japanese incarceration by reading a first person narrative of an internee.  They will examine historical documents and discuss the ethics of the policies enacted by the US Government that effected Japanese Americans. They will use graphic organizers to think and respond critically to the materials we are studying.  Wherever possible, the teacher will provide support to make the course accessible for dysgraphic and dyslexic learners.

Bridget Smith is a teacher with ADHD who specializes in supporting neurodiverse learners including students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dysgraphia on the Outschool learning platform.  To date she has taught over 3,000 neurodiverse learners! Bridget holds a BA in World Literature and Cultural Studies. She is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education.  She is credentialed in the State of California to teach multiple subjects for elementary Schoolers and middle Schoolers as well as English Language Arts to middle school and high schoolers.  She is passionate about history, and is looking forward to offering a series of Real People, Real History on Outschool.

"They Called Us Enemy" ,  a graphic novel by George Takei

The Japanese American National Museum Website:  https://janm.emuseum.com/groups/clara-breed-collection/results/images?page=1

Japanese Evacuation Order, History Link: https://historylink.org/File/311

Denso Terminology Article: https://densho.org/terminology/#concentration_camps

Hornbook Article: https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=americans-with-the-wrong-ancestors-vhe

Reimagining Immigration Website https://reimaginingmigration.org/how-do-you-prove-you-are-loyal-japanese-americans-and-wwii/

Students will use Kahoot! for review.  Visit kahoot.com or install the Kahoot! app so your student will be ready to participate.

Other optional YouTube videos on this topic that allow students to go into more depth will be shared in our online classroom.