This unit tells the “long history” of the destructive, deadly, and divisive U.S. war in Vietnam. Students examine the war’s long-term origins, investigate its complex history, and explore its lasting legacies.
Conference Session
Teaching a Long History of the American War in Vietnam: Bringing Women, Minority, and Refugee Voices into the Classroom
11:30 am — 12:30 pm
WSCSS Conference Session
DETAILS
NOTE: This session has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Join Choices at the Washington State Council for the Social Studies conference as we present the student readings, lessons, and videos in our curriculum unit The Vietnam War: Origins, History, and Legacies. The session will highlight primary source quotes and lessons that prioritize the voices of women, Black, Latino, and Indigenous soldiers and resisters. We’ll also examine a lesson on the experiences of Vietnamese refugees.
Co-sponsored by the Washington State Council for the Social Studies (WSCSS)
Register
$0Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All session participants will receive a one-year Digital Editions license to the Vietnam War curriculum unit.
You must be registered for the WSCSS conference in order to attend this session.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This session is suitable for middle and high school U.S. and World History teachers. Ethnic Studies educators may also find this session useful.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Mimi Stephens
Choices Director of Sales and Professional Development
Mimi is the Director of Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.