Becoming a Refugee (1975-1992)
HSS 11.9.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.3Students will complete a flow map that outlines the process of Hmong becoming refugees, and their experiences towards becoming American citizens.
HSS 11.9.3
Critical Hope of Hmong People in Thailand Refugee Camps
HSS 11.9.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1Students will develop a deep understanding of life in the refugee camps by examining primary source documents, images, and interviews. Students will be able to identify how Hmong socially and economically created a camp culture of hope and resilience that allowed them to cope with the poor human conditions of the camp, the traumas of war, and separation through group discussions and share outs.
Crossing into Thailand: Secret War & HMoob Refugee Narrative
HSS 11.9.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.3The primary objective of this lesson is to shed light on the challenges HMoob families face as they journey to Thailand while highlighting the variations in their migration patterns. Through this teaching, students will comprehend the disparities between migration accounts found in narratives and those derived from personal experiences of their own families or relatives.
Hmong Displacement from Laos
HSS 11.9.3, RI.11-12.1, W.11-12.2, SL.11-12.4Students will learn about how the Hmong were forced from their villages and home to eventually leave Laos after the communist succeeded in taking over Vietnam and Laos. Students will explore the reasons for the forced migrations and create a short essay or presentation to share the refugee experience.
The Hmong and the Secret War in Laos
HSS 10.9, HSS 11.9.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.1After students learn about what the Cold War is and how it was carried out in Southeast Asia through the Vietnam War, students will analyze the Secret War that took place in Laos, the role that Hmong played, and the impact it had on Hmong people.
Secret War in Laos (Multiple Perspectives)
HSS 10.9, HSS 11.9.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.1Through analyzing primary sources and historical documents, students will learn about the ‘Secret War’ in Laos in which Laotian civilians and the Royal Lao Army special forces, known as the ‘Special Guerrilla Units,’ supported the American covert war efforts in Laos. Students will share their viewpoints about secret bombings and US’s involvement in collaborative activities and a Four Corner Discussion.
Cambodian Refugees: Building Community and Maintaining Cultural Connection
HSS 11.9.3, HSS 11.11, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2Students 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.