CAG Hmong American Ethnic Studies

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1	Hmong American Ethnic Studies
2	Unit 1: Hmong Origin and Identity (3 weeks)
3	Essential Questions	Learning Targets
4	How do we learn about our own identity and the Hmong Identity? How has Hmong identity been impacted throughout migration?	I can explain how Hmong identity has been impacted through migration.
5	How can we use oral traditions to learn and interpret the past?	I can use a range of high quality sources to collect perspectives and interpret the past.
6	How are theories of the Hmong origin constructed?	I can explain the different theories of Hmong origin.
7	Unit 2: Traditional Hmong Art, Culture, Beliefs (3 weeks)
8	Essential Questions	Learning Targets
9	What is the significance of traditional Hmong art?	I can identify and explain the significance of various traditional Hmong art forms.
10	What are traditional values and beliefs of the Hmong people? How do traditional Hmong arts, beliefs, and practices connect to Hmong identity?	I can analyze how traditional Hmong art, beliefs, and practices connect to deeper values of Hmong identity.
11	How do Hmong norms and beliefs change over time?	I can explain the impact of other groups on Hmong norms and beliefs.
12	Unit 3a: Hmong Resettlement (2 weeks)
13	Essential Questions	Learning Targets
14	What is the difference between being a refugee and immigrant?	I can explain the differences between refugee and immigrant.
15	What were the migration waves of the Hmong resettlement?	Students can explain the experience of different waves of Hmong refugees/immigrants to the United States.
16	How were the Hmong resettled after the Secret War in Laos?	Students can explain experiences of the resettlement process for Hmong refugees.
17	Unit 3b: Hmong Assimilation & Acculturation (3 weeks)
18	Essential Questions	Learning Targets
19	What is the difference between assimilation and acculturation? What does it mean to assimilate & acculturate into American culture/society?	I can explain the difference between assimilation and acculturation. I can explain how assimilation and acculturation impacted early Hmong refugees/immigrants.
20	How were Hmong communities able to overcome their challenges and struggles?	I can explain various organizations that assisted early Hmong communities.
21	Unit 4: Hmong-American Experience (5 weeks)
22	Essential Questions	Learning Targets
23	How is the Hmong American identity being challenged today?	I can analyze how Hmong American identity is being challenged through gender norm, generational gap, language, sexual orientation, etc.
24	How are Hmong-Americans navigating current challenges?	SWAT 1: I can identify and examine accomplishments and highlights of Hmong Americans in today’s contemporary society. SWAT 2: I can analyze how Hmong-Americans are navigating contemporary challenges and evaluate the impact of these processes, through arts, organizations, politics, etc.
25	What does it mean to be Hmong-American today what responsibility do Hmong-Americans have to interrupt systems of oppression?	I can identify what it means to be Hmong-American today and highlight achievements of Hmong-Americans.
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