Coolies: The Contribution & Struggle of Chinese Immigrants

Using literature and technology to explore the contribution of the Chinese to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad



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Jessica Hoewing


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Coolies, written by Yin


Curriculum Snapshot:
Topic:Social Studies & Technology
Themes: Immigration
US History
Curriculum Areas:History/Social Science
Other: Technology
Grade Level(s):2
California Content Standards
History and Social Science
Grade Two. People Who Make a Difference
HSS.2.1. Students differentiate between things that happened long ago and things that happened yesterday.
HSS.2.1.1. Trace the history of a family through the use of primary and secondary sources, including artifacts, photographs, interviews, and documents.

NETS-S (National Educational Technology Standards for Students)
PreK-2
I. Basic Operations and Concepts
I.1. Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies.
I.2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.


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