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Two relatives of Cambodian Genocide survivors

Generational Trauma and Cambodian Americans

RL.11-12.4, W.11-12.2, HSS 11.11.7

Students will be able to define generational trauma and link past Cambodian American experiences to generational trauma.

Aerial view of the tents and latrines set up for the Cambodian evacuees at Camp Pendleton in 1975. (David Kreng Collection)

Cambodian Refugees: Building Community and Maintaining Cultural Connection

HSS 11.9.3, HSS 11.11, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2

Students will analyze the experiences of Cambodian refugees in Southern California. Through this lens, students will research and learn about the immigrant experience of those in their own community.

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