Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islanders Month In Your Classroom

Are you searching for a compelling and significant way to honor Asian American & Pacific Islanders Heritage Month? Help is here! This Asian American & Pacific Islanders Month Research Project provides students with an exceptional chance to explore the diverse history and invaluable contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander icons.

My students love doing research projects and creating presentations to share with classmates and I love fostering critical-thinking, communication, and independence.

Unlock Creativity and Critical Thinking and Learn About the Important Contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders

This digital research project allows students to explore the lives of notable Asian American & Pacific Islander figures while refining their research and critical thinking skills. With a choice-based approach, students can opt for someone who resonates with them, allowing for creativity and personal investment.

Image of a laptop on a desk with the screen displaying Google Slide with a list of the names of some Famous Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Why Choose An AAPI Heritage Month Research Project?

Fosters 21st-century Skills: Students practice essential 21st-century skills, such as research, digital literacy, and communication, in an engaging and authentic context.
Develops Speaking and Listening Skills: Through presentations, students enhance their speaking and listening skills while sharing their newfound knowledge with classmates.
Encourages Creativity: With a customizable Google Slides™ template, students design visually appealing presentations that showcase their chosen AAPI figure and their contributions.

Image of a tablet displaying a Google Slide of a Presentation Checklist for students to include in a comprehensive presentation for Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month

How It The AAPI Research Project Works

Teacher Guidance: Clear teacher directions are provided to make this project easy to use in your your classroom.
Research and Presentation: Students use the list of influential AAPI people, the note-taking organizer, rubric, and Google Slides™ template to conduct research on their chosen Asian American & Pacific Islander figure and create a comprehensive presentation.
Choice and Flexibility: This project is designed to accommodate various learning preferences, whether students prefer reading books or conducting online research.

Image of a desk with pencils and two papers. One paper shows an AAPI Research Project Rubric. The other paper shows a list of Famous Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islanders Month with an AAPI Research Project. This project offers students a look into different cultures to gain a deeper understanding of AAPI heritage.

To have a look at this comprehensive AAPI research project resource, including teacher directions, printable resources, and a Google Slides™ template, check it out HERE.

A desk with a tablet and a clipboard. The tablet is displaying the digital version of a list of famous Asian American and Pacific Islanders. The clipboard has a printed page of the list.

Encourage students to explore the diverse and vibrant heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and share their discoveries and contributions with the world.