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Sikhs have been in the United States for over 120 years, and yet this community has frequently been overlooked or erased due to a lack of understanding of this distinct faith tradition. While there has been (much needed) increased attention to the history and current experiences of the highly diverse AAPI communities in the U.S., Sikh Americans are still largely absent from curricular materials and initiatives intended to educate about the experiences and perspectives of AAPI communities.
This Toolkit aids educators in increasing the representation of Sikh Americans in stories of both the challenges and accomplishments of Asian Americans and religious minorities. The Toolkit is organized around three themes: Foundations, Historical Perspectives, and Windows & Mirrors. |
OBJECTIVES
Provide resources to expand and enrich teaching of AAPI History and Heritage -- Promote knowledge about the history, practices, values, and experiences of Sikh Americans -- Recognize the struggles and successes of the Sikh American community |
*Denotes materials in progress, check back soon for access.
The Toolkit draws on the C3 Inquiry Arc, providing opportunities to develop inquiry questions, critically evaluate sources, and engage students with contemporary media portraying Sikh Americans.
In particular, the Toolkit is closely aligned with the Religious Studies framework that was added to the C3 in 2017. This includes demonstrating the internal diversity of the Sikh community (D2.Rel.2.9-12) through primary sources and interviews with Sikh Americans, examining the ways in which religion and culture are closely intertwined (D2.Rel.4.9-12), and giving attention to “how religious identities shape and are shaped by the beliefs people hold, the behaviors the exhibit, and the ways people experience membership in intersecting communities” (p. 94 D2.Rel.5.9-12; commonly referred to as the 3Bs framework in religious literacy education).
In addition to alignment with the C3 Framework, this Toolkit includes connections to the recently passed California Ethnic Studies course requirement and selected state curriculum standards. Individual lessons and resources include relevant literacy standards from the Common Core State Standards.
In particular, the Toolkit is closely aligned with the Religious Studies framework that was added to the C3 in 2017. This includes demonstrating the internal diversity of the Sikh community (D2.Rel.2.9-12) through primary sources and interviews with Sikh Americans, examining the ways in which religion and culture are closely intertwined (D2.Rel.4.9-12), and giving attention to “how religious identities shape and are shaped by the beliefs people hold, the behaviors the exhibit, and the ways people experience membership in intersecting communities” (p. 94 D2.Rel.5.9-12; commonly referred to as the 3Bs framework in religious literacy education).
In addition to alignment with the C3 Framework, this Toolkit includes connections to the recently passed California Ethnic Studies course requirement and selected state curriculum standards. Individual lessons and resources include relevant literacy standards from the Common Core State Standards.
Individual lessons include references to specific indicators in the C3 framework. However, the following indicators apply broadly across the Toolkit materials. (Indicators for grades 9-12 are shown for clarity, but the lower grade bands can also apply)
Civics
Civ.12.9-12 - Analyze how people use and challenge local, state, national, and international laws to address a variety of civic issues
Civ.14.9-12 - Analyze historical, contemporary, and emerging means of changing societies, promoting the common good, and protecting rights
Geography
Geo.6.9-12 - Evaluate the impact of human settlement activities on the environmental and cultural characteristics of specific places and regions.
Geo.7.9-12 - Analyze the reciprocal nature of how historical events and the spacial diffusion of ideas, technologies, and cultural practices have influenced migration patterns and distribution of human population.
History
His.2.9-12 - Analyze change and continuity in historical eras.
His.4.9-12 - Analyze complex and interacting factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras.
His.5.9-12 - Analyze how historical contexts shaped and continue to shape people's perspectives.
His.12.9-12 - Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to pursue further inquiry and investigate additional sources.
Religious Studies
Rel.2.9-12 - Describe and analyze examples of religious are internally diverse at both macro levels (sects and divisions within traditions) and mirco levels (differences within specific religious communities).
Rel.4.9-12 - Describe and analyze examples of how religions are embedded in all aspects of culture and cannot be isolated to the 'private' sphere.
Rel.5.9-12 - Explain how religious identities shape and are shaped by the beliefs people hold, the behaviors they exhibit, and the says people experience membership in intersecting communities.
Rel.6.9-12 - Identify how internal diversity is evident in beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging to various communities.
Rel.8.9-12 - Give examples of how beliefs, behaviors, and community experiences shape and are shaped by one another in particular social and historical contexts.
Civics
Civ.12.9-12 - Analyze how people use and challenge local, state, national, and international laws to address a variety of civic issues
Civ.14.9-12 - Analyze historical, contemporary, and emerging means of changing societies, promoting the common good, and protecting rights
Geography
Geo.6.9-12 - Evaluate the impact of human settlement activities on the environmental and cultural characteristics of specific places and regions.
Geo.7.9-12 - Analyze the reciprocal nature of how historical events and the spacial diffusion of ideas, technologies, and cultural practices have influenced migration patterns and distribution of human population.
History
His.2.9-12 - Analyze change and continuity in historical eras.
His.4.9-12 - Analyze complex and interacting factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras.
His.5.9-12 - Analyze how historical contexts shaped and continue to shape people's perspectives.
His.12.9-12 - Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to pursue further inquiry and investigate additional sources.
Religious Studies
Rel.2.9-12 - Describe and analyze examples of religious are internally diverse at both macro levels (sects and divisions within traditions) and mirco levels (differences within specific religious communities).
Rel.4.9-12 - Describe and analyze examples of how religions are embedded in all aspects of culture and cannot be isolated to the 'private' sphere.
Rel.5.9-12 - Explain how religious identities shape and are shaped by the beliefs people hold, the behaviors they exhibit, and the says people experience membership in intersecting communities.
Rel.6.9-12 - Identify how internal diversity is evident in beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging to various communities.
Rel.8.9-12 - Give examples of how beliefs, behaviors, and community experiences shape and are shaped by one another in particular social and historical contexts.
Details coming soon!
CLASSROOM MATERIALS
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POSTERS AND BOOKMARKS
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Cultural Safari Video and Teacher Resource Guide
Identity Explorer Activity Identity Explorer Lesson Plan Introduction to Sikhi Jigsaw Activity* |
TEACHER RESOURCES
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES
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CASE STUDIES
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Defining Citizenship: United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind (1923) [PDF]
Right to Wear a Turban Case Study*
Right to Wear a Turban Case Study*
LESSON PLANS
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Windows & Mirrors
Although Sikh identity is often very visible on the surface, the history, practices, beliefs, and experiences of Sikh Americans are almost entirely invisible, in public discourse and in public schools. The resources in this section provide windows into the lives and experiences of Sikh Americans while also creating opportunities for Sikh students to see themselves reflected in the curriculum.
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READING LIST & GUIDES
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MULTIMEDIA
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CASE STUDIES
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Representations of Sikh Americans in the Media: Gallery Walk Activity
Sikh Values in Action Case Study*
Sikh Values in Action Case Study*
Suggestions or requests for additional toolkit content?
Reach out to education@kaurfoundation.org
Reach out to education@kaurfoundation.org