Exploring the Asian Diaspora: The Vietnam War and "Inside Out & Back Again"

Resource Type: 
Presentation Slides (e.g PowerPoint)
Intended Audience: 
K-12
World Regions: 
Asia
North America
Subject/Content Area: 
Social Studies
English
ESL

This PPT is designed for K-12 eudators who are interested in augmenting their study of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.  Through the use of award-winning author Thanhhai Lai's "Inside Out & Back Again," this presentation explores themes such as war, loss, immigration, alienation, prejudice, imperialism, assimilation, and diaspora, and offers teaching strategies and materials for various subjects and grade levels.