An American Class Presentation in China: The American Railroad, Chinese Immigrants and 19th Century Discrimination
Facilitator(s): Peter Lynch

Workshop   +   Classroom Practice: curriculum & instruction   +   Everyone
In April 2001, American students offered a presentation to 400 faculty and students at a Chinese high school in Guangzhou, China. The Gailer School, working with Green Across the Pacific, designed a unit to explore the contributions that 19th century Chinese immigrants made to the construction of the American transcontinental railroad. Their presentation also addressed the discrimination that these immigrants faced. Students had worked long and hard to prepare presentations that were thoughtful, evocative, patriotic, and honest. In doing so, they had to sort through a complicated and, at times, troubling dynamic in American history; successful presentations required a high level of cognition. Workshop facilitators will share and discuss this extraordinary event and its incredible impact on the students who took part.
Date/Time: Saturday, 1:30pm - 3:30pm   Room: CC 205   Session #232
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Participants indicating interest in attending this session are:
Marion BlakemanDurand Elementary School
Kathleen CushmanWhat Kids Can Do/Next Generation Press
Doug EdelsteinNathan Hale High School
Anthony Floyd
Edorah FrazerTeacher Quality Network
Emma HongEckstein Middle School
Mary SnivelyDurand Elem. School
Jessica TorvikNathan Hale High School
kaile tsapisacs
Joyce WhitmoreEllsworth High School