History
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The Hmong New Year
By: May Choua Thao
LEVEL: K-9 to K-12
TAGS: Hmong New Year, HNY, Noj Peb Caug, customs,
This lesson plan has a threefold purpose: define the meaning of “Noj Peb Caug”, learn the phases of “Noj Peb Caug”, and explain how this celebration helps define you as a Hmong person. Ideally, this lesson should be taught around the Hmong New Year celebration because it allows students to go to the event and interview Hmong people from different age groups about their knowledge of “noj peb caug.” Additionally, through readings and interactions with guest speakers, students will synthesize their learning and respond to the above threefold question/purpose. This lesson plan can be stretched from two weeks to a month depending on the students’ levels and abilities. The amount of materials and activities in this lesson can be overwhelming, so teachers can pick and choose what is relevant to their classes.
Hmong American Day
By: Phia Xiong
LEVEL: K-3 to K-6
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This is a chance for students to explore more about the lives and people of Hmong in America. Students (independent or in partners) will choose from different topics such as history, culture, people, events, schools, etc... to learn about or gain more detailed knowledge and how it has impacted or shape Hmong people in America and share it on Hmong American Day, May 14. Students will need to be taught what Hmong American Day is, research on their topic, find credible resources, and how to cite their information.
Celebrations: The Hmong New Year
By: Aliah Chang
LEVEL: K-3
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This unit is a general overview of the Hmong New Year Celebration appropriate for grades K-3, but can be adapted for any grade level of learners. The unit contains simple lessons that explores what, when, where, why, and what happens at the Hmong New Year, for young learners. Students will also learn about the simple traditional clothes that are worn to the celebration and have the opportunity to make a paper doll or a Hmong hat to demonstrate understanding. Furthermore, students will also be able to examine how New Year celebrations occurred in the traditional villages by reading a book. To end the unit, students will tour a Hmong house and learn about a few traditional tools to allow them to step back in time and also connect the learning of a traditional Hmong New Year.