Visual Zoom Challenge:

Try to make one of the “Zoom visuals” below.

• Best with smaller groups or in breakouts (9 screens)

• Designate a “director” who will use their own full screen grid view to “create” the visual by telling everyone what to do. Great leadership challenge.

• Director sends a screenshot to all — what group can make the best choreographed design? What techniques helped the director communicate clearly and effectively with their classmates?

From Clair and CJK6:

“Kids Should See This” – Smart Videos for Curious Minds of all Ages Find something cool to watch and discuss!

From EJL7: Doodle Challenge!

Think of funny prompts to draw (sad hippo, angry tiger, silly snake, melting heart) and give kids 30 sec to draw it out (they could screen share or hold up paper). Share out, vote on best, and laugh!

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month!

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

“Asians Rock! What’s my story?” (5.13 min) Asia Society (2008 – dated but still good!)

Mark Your Calendars:

PBS 5-Part Series “Asian Americans” Premiers May 11 and 12th!

Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. Told through intimate personal stories, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played.