Join Facing History and the Angel Island Immigration Station for an online workshop to mark 143 years since the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
On May 6, 1882 the Chinese Exclusion Act was signed into law, marking the first major federal law in the US restricting immigration based on nationality. Join Facing History and the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation for an online workshop to mark this date and explore how the Chinese Exclusion Act ushered in the concept of the undocumented immigrant in US history.
During this online workshop, educators will explore resources to use with their students to engage with the the history of the Angel Island Immigration Station to help them think critically about the concept of borders—not simply geographic borders, but the social, economic, and political boundaries erected throughout US history to separate “in” groups from “out” groups.
Workshop Goals:
Educators will explore resources for teaching about the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the United States v. Wong Kim Ark court case.
Educators will walk away with resources for their classrooms, including Facing History’s Borders and Belonging collection and C-3 aligned Angel Island inquiry.
Educators will hear about the Angel Island Immigration Station’s work to elevate the stories of immigrants and inspire a more equitable future.
Educators will learn more about Facing History’s approach to student engagement by examining identity, membership, and making connections between the past and present.
Who Should Attend This Workshop: This professional learning is designed for educators of 6th–12th grades teaching US History and/or English Language Arts. It is also relevant for school and district curriculum specialists and instructional coaches who may be working with these educators.
Format: This is a facilitated Zoom meeting and you will be able to participate using the chat. You can choose to have your camera on or off. In alignment with Facing History’s privacy policy, we will not be recording the session, so please plan to join us live.
Accessibility: Facing History is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for educators of all abilities. If you have an accessibility need, please contact us at support@facinghistory.org. If possible, requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note: we will make every effort to secure services, but all are subject to availability.
Sign up for this event using the link below:
https://www.facinghistory.org/learning-events/angel-island-legacies-exclusion-uplifting-stories-immigrants